Which is true with respect to scientific understanding?

A) Explanation is synonymous with establishing cause and effect.
B) Simple description is one type of understanding.
C) Biased prediction is a type of understanding.
D) Explaining why something occurs is unimportant.

The statement "Simple description is one type of understanding" is a true statement with respect to scientific understanding. Explanation is not synonymous with establishing cause and effect (A) and biased prediction is not a type of understanding (C). Explaining why something occurs is important in scientific understanding, which contradicts option (D).