The professor says Angela missed class.Angela says she was there,but aliens from outer space caused her to be invisible.Why do we prefer the professor's account of the event?

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The professor says Angela missed class.Angela says she was there,but aliens from outer space caused her to be invisible.Why do we prefer the professor's account of the event?​

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The professor's account is more parsimonious, meaning it requires fewer assumptions and is more straightforward. Angela's explanation, involving aliens from outer space, is more complex and unlikely, so it is less preferable.

The Professor Says Angela Missed Class