Ockham's Razor Is the Principle That States

question 66

Multiple Choice

Ockham's razor is the principle that states

• A) supply creates its own demand.
• B) we must forgo something when making a decision.
• C) costs which have been incurred cannot be avoided.
• D) irrelevant detail should not be included in a model.

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