Occam's razor

A maxim that the simplest theory should be applied to a situation or experiment first. This concept is named for its ardent defender, 14th-century philosopher William of Occam. I think our initial hypothesis is too complex. Occam's razor would suggest we consider the simplest possible explanation.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Raabi'a	-	Arabic
Aristodemos	-	Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Ekua	-	Western African, Akan
Samuel	['sæmjuəl]
Deacon	DEE-kən	English (Modern)
Tycho	TIE-ko (English)	Ancient Greek (Latinized)