What is the principle of scientific parsimony?
Reductionism

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Using multiple factors to explain a phenomenon
Focusing on cultural and psychological factors
Avoiding the use of examples in explanations
Explaining complex phenomena with the simplest principles
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How does the reductionist approach explain obesity?
By examining dietary habits and exercise routines
By focusing on genetic factors like the FTO gene
By analyzing psychological and social influences
By considering economic and cultural factors
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What is a potential drawback of focusing solely on reductionism?
It enhances the explanatory value of a study
It simplifies the understanding of complex phenomena
It may overlook other important contributing factors
It provides a comprehensive view of all factors
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does a holistic approach to obesity consider?
Only genetic factors
A combination of biological, economic, cultural, and psychological factors
Only dietary habits
Only psychological factors
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What should students remember when using reductionism to evaluate a study?
Holism is always a better approach
Reductionism should be avoided in all evaluations
They should explain why reductionism limits the study's explanatory value
Simply stating that a study is reductionist is sufficient
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