There Are Six Criteria for Assessing a Scientific Theory: Parsimony

question 17

Multiple Choice

There are six criteria for assessing a scientific theory: parsimony, ______, logical consistency, testability, empirical validity, and usefulness/policy implications.

• A) reliability
• B) validity
• C) simplicity
• D) scope

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Definitions:

Phasic Nature

Refers to something that occurs in distinct phases or stages, often used in context with physiological or behavioral patterns.

Stereocilia

Hairlike projections on the surface of certain cells, such as those in the inner ear, that respond to fluid motion for sensory functions including hearing and balance.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, which oscillates in response to sound and aids in the process of auditory transduction.

Tectorial Membrane

A structure found in the inner ear, part of the organ of Corti, which plays a critical role in the process of hearing by supporting hair cells that convert vibrations into nerve impulses.