Which of the following is accurate, regarding "opinion" as a kind of evidence?

A. Opinions of biased authorities who base their opinions on facts are the most valuable as evidence.
B. An opinion should never be considered factual.
C. Dramatizing a point with an opinion lowers the credibility of that point.
D. Opinions are most effective when used in conjunction with other facts or statistics.

Answer: D

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