The Principle of Occam's Razor States That

question 61

Multiple Choice

The principle of Occam's Razor states that

• A) in explaining natural phenomena, the simplest explanation consistent with the observations is to be preferred.
• B) no scientific theory, no matter how well tested, can ever be proved absolutely true.
• C) scientific explanations may invoke supernatural causes if no other causes are found.
• D) while personal biases may influence individual scientists, the process of science itself can uncover these biases.
• E) only a model that has survived repeated observational tests deserves to be called a scientific theory.

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Variables Data

Data that can be measured and quantified, coming in a range of values that can often be fractioned or divided further.

R-chart

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Historical data analysis of a process' operational performance, used to identify trends, efficiencies, and areas for improvement.

R-chart

A type of control chart used for monitoring the range of variation within a sample.