Professor Smith has developed a theory that is rather straightforward compared to the complex theory of Professor Jones. Both theories generate a number of new hypotheses from other researchers. Even though both theories predict the same phenomena well, the preferred theory is _.

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Professor Smith's theory is preferred because it is more straightforward and aligns with the law of parsimony, which suggests that the simplest explanation is usually the best.

Professor Smith Has Developed a Theory That Is Rather Straightforward