D) The author presents the study's findings, explains how the study was conducted, then presents potential problems with the findings.
Explanation:
In this passage, the author first presents the study's findings. He tells us that according to a study, people tend to take storms with female names less seriously than those with male names. Moreover, the author tells us that the study was conducted through six lab experiments with voluntary participants. Finally, the author presents the problems that the findings may have, such as a small sample or weak statistical relationships.