After a couple of cars were broken into, neighbors began to believe that there was a crime spree occurring in their neighborhood

In fact, many were reporting minor dings and scratches on their cars to the police, claiming that criminals had tried to break in and steal their cars. The police believed that the original crimes were isolated incidents carried out by teenagers as nothing was stolen. Which of the six principles of scientific thinking does this example best fit?
A) Extraordinary claims
B) Replicability
C) Occam's Razor
D) Ruling out rival hypotheses


Answer: C

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