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09-14-2018, 03:41 PM #21Senior Member
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"Occam's Razor" -- Simplest solution is usually the preferred/best solution. Wiki credits this as a philosophical method, but I'm pretty sure the principle applied equally to math/science (says the retired nerd) from my recall.
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09-14-2018, 08:07 PM #22Senior Member
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Right up there with KISS
Originally Posted by Speedster
"Occam's Razor" -- Simplest solution is usually the preferred/best solution. Wiki credits this as a philosophical method, but I'm pretty sure the principle applied equally to math/science (says the retired nerd) from my recall.
David
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09-14-2018, 11:50 PM #23Mental Support Squad
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As I understand it, Occam's Razor stipulates that the potential solution with the least variables and assumptions is the preferable first mode of investigation (not necessarily the best), as this makes it easier to determine the effect these variables have on the end result and makes (scientific) repeatability easier, i.e. going with the most easily testable method/solution first.
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This book is about probability theory, but I like the cover:
"If you come up to it, and you just can't do it, then that's jolly well where you are."
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