When Constructing and Evaluating a Theory,scientists Follow a Guideline That

question 37

Multiple Choice

When constructing and evaluating a theory,scientists follow a guideline that places a premium on identifying the simplest of alternative explanations of a phenomenon.This guideline is called the

• A) test of empirical verification.
• B) law of least error.
• C) precision of prediction.
• D) rule of parsimony.

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Definitions:

Archie Carroll

A scholar who formulated the Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility, suggesting businesses have responsibilities on four levels: economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic.

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Executed Contract

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