Ockham's Razor Is a Principle That Requires Hypotheses to Be

question 44

Multiple Choice

Ockham's razor is a principle that requires hypotheses to be:

• A) Complex.
• B) Functional.
• C) Simple.
• D) Empirical.
• E) Rational.

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Definitions:

MP

An abbreviation often used for "Modus Ponens," a form of argument in logic where from "If P then Q" and "P" one concludes "Q."

Inference Forms

Patterns of reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from premises based on logical principles.

Inference Forms

Patterns or structures of reasoning through which conclusions are drawn from premises based on logical principles.

MP

This term can refer to multiple concepts; as "Member of Parliament", it denotes a representative elected to the legislative body of a country. In a military context, it stands for "Military Police", a branch of the service concerned with enforcing discipline and the law within the armed forces.