<Li> 5.47321 "Occam's Razor is, of course, not an arbitrary rule nor one justified by its practical success . It simply says that unnecessary elements in a symbolism mean nothing . Signs which serve one purpose are logically equivalent; signs which serve no purpose are logically meaningless ." </Li> <P> and on the related concept of "simplicity": </P> <Ul> <Li> 6.363 "The procedure of induction consists in accepting as true the simplest law that can be reconciled with our experiences ." </Li> </Ul> <Li> 6.363 "The procedure of induction consists in accepting as true the simplest law that can be reconciled with our experiences ." </Li>

If there are many explanations for results a more specific test should be devised