We Have Discussed Many Ways of Evaluating Research or Research-Based

We have discussed many ways of evaluating research or research-based claims. Which one of the following descriptions is the least reasonable approach?

A) One way to approach evaluating research claims is to take it at face value based on a popular press article. This is because findings in the popular press are always critically based on scientific journals and wouldn't be published without a reason.
B) One way to approach evaluating research claims is to conduct your own research. Most individuals who are posing questions already have knowledge relevant to conducting research, it is often inexpensive, and conducting your own research is the most directly answers the question you are interested in.
C) One way to approach evaluating research claims is to read empirical articles. Although you may find contradictions, these are findings by experts who are trained in conducting research.
D) One way to approach evaluating research claims is to look at similar findings related to the original research questions you had in mind, because this often leads to finding replications that suggest that the claims are strong.