Multiple Choice
What is meant by Occam's Razor?
A) a well-designed experiment that clearly shows the differences between two competing theories
B) a poorly designed experiment that fails to show the difference between two competing theories
C) the idea that scientists should prefer the simpler of two models that agree equally well with observations
D) the fine line between science and pseudoscience
E) the shaving implement of a medieval scholar
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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