Dr. Montgomery explains marital happiness with complex theory containing 91 concepts. Dr. Rowe has a less complex theory with 12 concepts that explains marital happiness just as well as Dr. Montgomery's explanation. What sociological concept does Dr. Montgomery lack?
A) inductive
B) ideal type
C) parsimony
D) serendipity

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C) Parsimony refers to the principle that among explanations or theories with equal predictive or explanatory power, the simplest one is to be preferred. Dr. Montgomery's theory lacks parsimony because it is more complex than necessary to explain marital happiness, unlike Dr. Rowe's simpler and equally effective theory.

Dr Montgomery Explains Marital Happiness with Complex Theory Containing 91