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geoffrey

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Newton's rule for developing explanations that are true, sufficient, and simple best illustrates:
 
  a. the law of parsimony.
  b. empiricism.
  c. order in nature.
  d. tenacity.

Question 2

Consider this: The same stages of language development are observed in children throughout the world. What would be Newton's reaction to this observation?
 
  a. Newton would challenge the observation since it is actually chaotic and unpredictable.
  b. He would question the observation since it cannot be falsified.
  c. He would not be surprised since he theorized that language development was entirely genetic.
  d. He would see it as evidence of the natural order.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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