Occam's Razor: Simplicity Principle Quiz

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Question 1
What is Occam's Razor?
A A religious dogma
B A legal decree
C A problem-solving principle
D A mathematical equation
Question 2
The principle states that among competing hypotheses, one should select the:
A Simplest
B Most popular
C Oldest
D Most complex
Question 3
Who is the philosopher associated with this razor?
A John Locke
B René Descartes
C Isaac Newton
D William of Ockham
Question 4
Occam's Razor suggests avoiding:
A Clarity
B Unnecessary assumptions
C Scientific evidence
D Logical consistency
Question 5
If two explanations fit the facts, which is preferred?
A The one with fewer assumptions
B The one from a famous person
C The one that is hardest to prove
D The one with more variables

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