Vladimir's advisor suggests that he reword his hypothesis so that it is more simple, straightforward, and concise. The advisor feedback is aimed at ensuring Vladimir's hypothesis is:
A) specific.
B) grounded in previous research.
C) falsifiable.
D) parsimonious.

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The advisor is suggesting that Vladimir make his hypothesis more concise, which is a characteristic of parsimony. Choice A (specificity) is important for a hypothesis, but is not specifically addressed by the advisor's feedback. Choice B (grounded in previous research) and choice C (falsifiability) are also important for hypotheses, but these characteristics are not specifically mentioned by the advisor in this case.

Vladimir's Advisor Suggests That He Reword His Hypothesis So That