The Principle of Occam's Razor States That

question 61

Multiple Choice

The principle of Occam's Razor states that

• A)no scientific theory, no matter how well tested, can ever be proved absolutely true.
• B)in explaining natural phenomena, the simplest explanation consistent with the observations is to be preferred.
• C)scientific explanations may invoke supernatural causes if no other causes are found.
• D)only a model that has survived repeated observational tests deserves to be called a scientific theory.
• E)while personal biases may influence individual scientists, the process of science itself can uncover these biases.

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Definitions:

Variable Input

Variable Input refers to any input in the production process that varies with the level of output, such as labor, raw materials, and energy, in contrast to fixed inputs which remain constant regardless of the level of production.

Fixed Inputs

Resources or factors of production that cannot be easily increased or decreased in the short term, such as buildings or machinery.

Marginal Product

The additional output resulting from a one unit increase in a particular input, holding other inputs constant.

Labor

The effort by workers to produce goods or provide services in exchange for payment.