How Do Theories Reflect the Law of Parsimony

question 64

Multiple Choice

How do theories reflect the law of parsimony?

• A)Good theories should be based on the smallest amount of data possible.
• B)Theories should be supported by several researchers.
• C)Theories usually do not need to be tested if they are concise.
• D)Good theories tend to be the simplest explanations that fit the data.

Appreciate the value and limitations of archival data in research.

Analyze how different times and contexts influence research outcomes.

Understand the basic characteristics of perfect competition.

Identify how prices are set in a perfectly competitive industry.

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