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Geoff332 · Sep 14, 2003, 08:33 am

The principle says that one should accept the simplest solution that explains the readily available data. It's basically saying, don't over complicate things. When used well, it's a useful rule of thumb; when used badly, it's limiting, as you say.

Sep 14, 2003, 08:33 am	#3 (permalink) (top)
Geoff332 Igneous Magma Location: New Zealand Posts: 309	The principle says that one should accept the simplest solution that explains the readily available data. It's basically saying, don't over complicate things. When used well, it's a useful rule of thumb; when used badly, it's limiting, as you say.