Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding the Principle of Parsimony

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE regarding the principle of parsimony?

• A)Parsimonious theories are less likely to be falsified.
• B)The world is elegantly simple and demands simple theories.
• C)Simple theories are more likely to be correct than more complicated ones.
• D)Theories should only be as complex as they need to be.

Understand the impact of protists on human health and the environment.

Relate the structural adaptations of protists to their habitats and lifestyles.

Comprehend the evolutionary history and relationships of protists as revealed by phylogenetic studies.

Recognize the significance of protists in nutrient cycles and their roles as primary producers and decomposers.

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Definitions:

Production Cost

The total expenses incurred in the manufacture of a product or the delivery of a service, including raw materials, labor, and overhead expenses.

Economic Profits

Profits that exceed the opportunity costs of all inputs, reflecting earnings beyond the next best alternative.

Economic Profits

The discrepancy between overall income and all expenses, encompassing both direct and hidden costs.

Resource Allocation

The process of distributing available resources among various competing needs or projects in order to maximize overall efficiency or achieve a desired outcome.