Question #6430324Single Choice

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Question

Consider the following sentence from a body paragraph:

"Despite claims that online education lacks personal interaction, research shows that students in online courses often outperform their in-person peers, demonstrating that technology can create effective learning environments."

What is the function of the phrase "research shows" in this sentence?

Options

To introduce a counterclaim.

To provide evidence supporting the main argument.

To provide a personal anecdote.

To summarize a previous argument.

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