Multiple Choice
In contrast to conspiracy theorists who add assumptions and complexity to their theories as a way to account for claims not supported by data, scientists depend on _____ to try to keep their theories no more complicated than required to account for the data.
A) parsimony
B) economical prediction
C) testability
D) falsifiability
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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