Using the Principle of Occam's Razor, a Good Theory Is

question 126

Multiple Choice

Using the principle of Occam's Razor, a good theory is one that is the ________ explanation for the available data.

• A)most complex
• B)most popular
• C)most conventional
• D)most simple

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Definitions:

Trees

Perennial plants with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves, playing a vital role in producing oxygen and providing habitats.

Taiga

Terrestrial biome that is a coniferous forest extending in a broad belt across northern Eurasia and North America.

Taiga

A biome characterized by coniferous forests, located in cold climates with short summers and long winters, primarily found in the northern hemisphere.

Coniferous Forest

Forested area generally found in areas with temperate climate and characterized by cone-bearing trees that are mostly evergreens with needle-shaped or scalelike leaves.