Which of the Following Statements MOST Closely Expresses the Principle

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements MOST closely expresses the principle of "Occam's razor" as it applies to theoretical explanations of physical phenomena?

• A) The theory with the longest history is the most likely explanation.
• B) The theory requiring the least number of assumptions is the most likely explanation.
• C) The newest theory is most likely to be the correct one.
• D) The theory requiring the largest number of assumptions is the most likely explanation.

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