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Re: Occam's Razor applied to Comb Size
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Mike Rowbottom <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 23 Feb 2002 09:11:23 +0000
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At 14:45 22/02/2002 -0500, you wrote:
>Occam's Razor applied to Comb Size
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>Occam would favor the simpler explanation.
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>Peter Borst <[log in to unmask]>

Some care is needed with the application of Occam's razor.

I believe that it is best used as a guide in the approach to a new
issue.  That is, start with the simplest explanation and only make it more
complicated if you then find that you have to.

Sometimes the more complicated explanation is the right one.

Regards

Mike Rowbottom

Harrogate
North Yorkshire
UK

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