The Simplest Explanation of Previous Observations That Generates Valid, Testable

question 4

Multiple Choice

The simplest explanation of previous observations that generates valid, testable predictions in other situations is known as:

• A)a hypothesis
• B)an explanation
• C)parsimony
• D)a theory

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Definitions:

Degrees Of Freedom

A concept in statistical analysis that represents the number of values in a calculation that are free to vary without violating any given constraints.

Area Under Curve

A measure or area in graphical analysis, often used in statistics to quantify the total value represented by the graphed data.

Student T-Distribution

A distribution of probability that occurs when the average of a population with a normal distribution is being estimated under conditions where the sample size is limited and the standard deviation of the population is not known.

Degrees Of Freedom

Degrees of freedom refer to the number of values in a statistical calculation that are free to vary when estimating some kind of parameter, influencing the shape of various statistical distributions.