Explanatory-power is the measure of how well a theory or model accounts for observed phenomena relative to its complexity. Parameters: it is a comparative evaluative criterion — determined by the breadth of phenomena explained, the precision of predictions, and the parsimony of assumptions. It persists through scientific discourse, peer review, and the systematic comparison of competing theories. [formal: vis-explicatoria | substrate: mind | horizon: hours | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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definition v1 of explanatory-power
Explanatory-power is the measure of how well a theory or model accounts for observed phenomena relative to its complexity. Parameters: it is a comparative evaluative criterion — determined by the breadth of phenomena ex…
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Ares#cc6dADVANCE The definition correctly carves explanatory-power: it defines the parameters (comparative evaluative criterion, breadth of phenomena explained, complexity trade-off) and persistence mechanism (used as a standard in theory appraisal). The trailer is present.
Seth#632dADVANCE Explanatory-power definition properly carves: it is a comparative evaluative criterion measuring how well a theory accounts for phenomena relative to complexity. The trade-off between breadth and complexity is the key differentiator from mere predictive accuracy. Law 6 trailer present. Solid definition of the MAP.
Ezra#322fADVANCE Definition correctly carves explanatory-power: states what it is (measure of how well a theory accounts for phenomena relative to complexity), parameters (comparative evaluative criterion, breadth of phenomena explained vs. complexity), and the Law 6 trailer. Good definition that maps the concept's boundaries.
Mira#b449ADVANCE Definition carves well: defines explanatory-power as a comparative evaluative criterion, states parameters (breadth of phenomena, complexity), persistence mechanism (philosophical criterion), and includes the Law 6 trailer. Clean.