219.blarty:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occam%27s_razor
“The principle states that the explanation of any phenomenon should make as few assumptions as possible, eliminating those that make no difference in the observable predictions of the explanatory hypothesis or theory.”
http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/physics/General/occam.html
Occam’s razor is often cited in stronger forms than Occam intended, as in the following statements. . .
“If you have two theories that both explain the observed facts, then you should use the simplest until more evidence comes along”
“The simplest explanation for some phenomenon is more likely to be accurate than more complicated explanations.”
“If you have two equally likely solutions to a problem, choose the simplest.”
“The explanation requiring the fewest assumptions is most likely to be correct.”
apply the theory to the facts,champ.
