The degree to which a good scientific theory provides the simplest explanation of some phenomenon is known as .
A)minimalism
B)pretentiousness
C)parsimony
D)density

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The principle of parsimony, also known as Occam's razor, suggests that when multiple explanations are available for a phenomenon, the simplest explanation is most likely the correct one. This is often used as a criterion for evaluating scientific theories.

The Degree to Which a Good Scientific Theory Provides the Simplest