Professor Smith Has Developed a Theory That Is Rather Straightforward

question 26

Multiple Choice

Professor Smith has developed a theory that is rather straightforward compared to the complex theory of Professor Jones. Both theories generate a number of new hypotheses from other researchers. Even though both theories predict the same phenomena well, the preferred theory is _.

• A) Professor Jones' because it is complex and will generate more hypotheses.
• B) Professor Smith's because it will be easiest to prove.
• C) Professor Jones' because its complexity allows for more testability.
• D) Professor Smith's because it conforms to the law of parsimony.

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