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
Hyeon-Ju	hyun-joo	Korean
Nessa (3)	NES-a	Irish, Irish Mythology
Aludra	-	Astronomy
Lughaidh	LOO-ee	Irish, Irish Mythology
Gunnr	-	Norse Mythology
Douglass	DUG-ləs	Scottish