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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 formula, developed by Popper, suggests that no aggregate of particles is more homogeneous than a pure case?
(a) Wave formula.
(b) Particle formula.
(c) Statistical scatter relations formula.
(d) Statistical pure case formula.

2. What concept does Popper consider probability to be outside of?
(a) Positivism.
(b) Conventionalism.
(c) Simplicity.
(d) Falsification.

3. What is the concept of simplicity a part of according to Popper?
(a) Metaphysical logic.
(b) Framework of induction.
(c) Infinite regress.
(d) Logical reasoning.

4. Who view natural science as a logical construction of nature?
(a) Realists.
(b) Conventionalists.
(c) Experimenters.
(d) Theorists.

5. What is the most significant factor when selecting a theory?
(a) The understandability.
(b) The degree of testability.
(c) Previous research.
(d) Its universality.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does psychologism concern itself?

2. What does Popper consider to contribute to the cosmology of empirical science?

3. What does Popper feel is the result of adopting conditions to a hypothesis?

4. Statements that are not testable serve what purpose?

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

(see the answer key)

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