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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 9, Some Observations on Quantum Theory.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The success of a theory is base on what comparison?
(a) To the singular statements.
(b) To the experimental justification.
(c) To the scientist's point of view.
(d) To other theories.

2. Why does Popper find Heisenberg's lack of logic and statistical testing disturbing?
(a) The theory is not logical without these factors.
(b) It lacks original thought.
(c) The theory is metaphysical without these factors.
(d) It lacks scientific validity.

3. According to von Mises, what occurs to the frequencies of events when event sequences become longer?
(a) They increase at the same rate.
(b) They develop an inverse relationship.
(c) They become equal.
(d) They decrease at the same rate.

4. What comprises empirical science?
(a) Natural laws.
(b) Guides to explanations.
(c) Universal assumptions.
(d) Systems of theories.

5. What are the boundaries of conditions?
(a) Theory and proof.
(b) Truth and falsehood.
(c) Physical and metaphysical.
(d) Logic and non-logic.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many conditions must a statement satisfy in order to be falsifiable?

2. What allows for considerations of whether a theory is falsifiable?

3. What happens if there is on falsifiable information?

4. What does Popper states the "game of science" is?

5. According to Popper, since measurement can be altered what does that say about using measurement in science?

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