Why Do Scientists Prefer the More Parsimonious Explanation?​

question 177

Multiple Choice

Why do scientists prefer the more parsimonious explanation?​

• A)It is simpler.
• B)​It is more interesting.
• C)​It leads to getting better grant support.
• D)​It avoids the burden of proof.

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Definitions:

Visual Field

The entire area that can be seen when the eye is directed forward, including peripheral vision.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye, which converts light images into neural signals sent to the brain.

Fovea

A small depression in the retina where visual acuity is highest due to the concentration of cones.

Optic Disk

The point in the eye where the optic nerve fibers exit the retina, often referred to as the blind spot because it lacks photoreceptors.