Given Two Theories That Are Equally Consistent with Observations About

question 256

Multiple Choice

Given two theories that are equally consistent with observations about the world,the _____ theory is preferred,illustrating the principle of _____.

• A)simpler;parsimony
• B)more complex;parsimony
• C)simpler;falsifiability
• D)more complex;falsifiability

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.