The Logic of Scientific Discovery Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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The Logic of Scientific Discovery Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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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 does Popper assume is a main characteristic of quantum theory formula?
(a) It has definitive answers.
(b) It is subject to time.
(c) It is dependent on the number of particles present.
(d) It is a probability hypothesis.

2. What are easier to test and falsify?
(a) Singular structures.
(b) Simple structures.
(c) Complex structures.
(d) Unified structures.

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

4. What helps to realign or redefine accepted theory?
(a) Positive theory results.
(b) Falsification feedback.
(c) Positive justification.
(d) Deductive consequences.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the concept of simplicity a part of according to Popper?

2. What type of statement is deduced from universal statements?

3. What confuses the distinction between universal and individual names?

4. What is directly linked to falsification?

5. What does Popper note about conventionalists appeal to simplicity?

(see the answer key)

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