Other Things Being Equal, One Hypothesis Is More Plausible Than

question 24

Multiple Choice

Other things being equal, one hypothesis is more plausible than another if:

• A)it would more fundamentally change the way we see the world
• B)it is more interesting than the other one
• C)we want to believe it more than we want to believe the other
• D)it is more consistent with the rest of our knowledge and simpler than the other
• E)it is more consistent with the rest of our knowledge and more complex than the other

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain a stable, constant condition for survival.

Ambient Temperature

The air temperature of any object or environment where equipment is stored or operated.

Body Temperature

The measure of the body's ability to generate and get rid of heat; essential for the proper functioning of enzymes and metabolic processes.

Motives

The reasons or desires that drive an individual to act in a certain way.