ZOL3702
ASSIGNMENT 1 2025
UNIQUE NO. 218877
DUE DATE: 25 MAY 2025
, Assignment Response – Unique Number: 218877
QUESTION 1: Occam’s Razor
Explanation:
Occam’s Razor is a logical principle that encourages choosing the simplest explanation
among several possible ones. It advises that unless complexity is necessary to explain
all evidence, the explanation with the fewest assumptions is likely the most accurate.
This principle is widely used in science and reasoning to guide clear, efficient thinking.
QUESTION 2
2.1: Graph of the Relationship
Equation:
𝐲 = 𝟎. 𝟓𝐱 + 𝟏𝟎
Where:
xxx represents food availability (range: 0–20)
yyy represents the number of animals
A graph can be generated using plotting tools, where the line will start at y=10y =
10y=10 when x=0x = 0x=0, and rise steadily with a slope of 0.5.
2.2: Predictions Using the Equation
Use the formula:
𝐲 = 𝟎. 𝟓𝐱 + 𝟏𝟎
a) When x = 5:
𝐲 = 𝟎. 𝟓(𝟓) + 𝟏𝟎 = 𝟐. 𝟓 + 𝟏𝟎 = 𝟏𝟐. 𝟓 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬
ASSIGNMENT 1 2025
UNIQUE NO. 218877
DUE DATE: 25 MAY 2025
, Assignment Response – Unique Number: 218877
QUESTION 1: Occam’s Razor
Explanation:
Occam’s Razor is a logical principle that encourages choosing the simplest explanation
among several possible ones. It advises that unless complexity is necessary to explain
all evidence, the explanation with the fewest assumptions is likely the most accurate.
This principle is widely used in science and reasoning to guide clear, efficient thinking.
QUESTION 2
2.1: Graph of the Relationship
Equation:
𝐲 = 𝟎. 𝟓𝐱 + 𝟏𝟎
Where:
xxx represents food availability (range: 0–20)
yyy represents the number of animals
A graph can be generated using plotting tools, where the line will start at y=10y =
10y=10 when x=0x = 0x=0, and rise steadily with a slope of 0.5.
2.2: Predictions Using the Equation
Use the formula:
𝐲 = 𝟎. 𝟓𝐱 + 𝟏𝟎
a) When x = 5:
𝐲 = 𝟎. 𝟓(𝟓) + 𝟏𝟎 = 𝟐. 𝟓 + 𝟏𝟎 = 𝟏𝟐. 𝟓 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬
