Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
law-of-parsimony
noun
/lɔː əv ˈpɑːrsɪməʊni/
Definition
A principle that suggests the simplest explanation or strategy is usually the best one.
Examples
- When evaluating the different explanations for the phenomenon, the researcher applied the law of parsimony.
- The law of parsimony helps scientists to formulate their theories with fewer assumptions.
Meaning
The law of parsimony, also known as Occam’s Razor, implies that in the face of competing hypotheses, the one that makes the fewest assumptions should be selected.
Synonyms
- Occam’s Razor
- Principle of simplicity
- Parsimony principle
