Other things being equal, one hypothesis is more plausible than another if:

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The principle of Occam's Razor states that when there are multiple explanations for a phenomena, the simplest one is usually the correct one. Therefore, a hypothesis that is more consistent with the rest of our knowledge and simpler than the other is more likely to be plausible. Choices A, B, and C are not necessarily indicators of plausibility, as they are subjective and dependent on personal biases and preferences. Choice E may be more complex, but complexity does not necessarily equate to plausibility.

Other Things Being Equal, One Hypothesis Is More Plausible Than