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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. What theory does Schrödinger begin this investigation with?
(a) Sound theory.
(b) Wave theory.
(c) Light theory.
(d) Particle theory.

2. What view does Popper take to analyze scientific thinking?
(a) Epistemology.
(b) Metaphysical.
(c) Linguistic.
(d) Philosophical.

3. How does Popper describe the link between the hypothesis and physical selections in Heisenberg's theory?
(a) Quantum physics must be considered.
(b) There is no valid connection.
(c) They are separable.
(d) They are inseparable.

4. What do the fractions between 0 and 1 represent?
(a) Tautological methods.
(b) Falsifiability.
(c) Metaphysical numbers.
(d) Justification.

5. What involves considering the number of favorable cases divided by the number of possible cases?
(a) Concrete probability.
(b) Non-numerical probability.
(c) Numerical probability.
(d) Abstract probability.

Short Answer Questions

1. What deductive tests compare conclusions?

2. What does Popper dismiss Weyl's use of mathematical simplicity?

3. From what does methodological rule differ?

4. What does Popper feel is a fruitless exercise?

5. What does Popper consider dangerous for scientific research?

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