The Logic of Scientific Discovery Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

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The Logic of Scientific Discovery Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 8, Probability.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What plays a vitally important role in empirical science?
(a) Research.
(b) Probability.
(c) Inferences.
(d) Simplicity.

2. What is the reproducible effect which refutes a theory?
(a) Falsification.
(b) Convention.
(c) Contradiction.
(d) Falsifiability.

3. What relationships does Popper explore in chapter 8?
(a) Probability and scientific fact.
(b) Probability and assumptions.
(c) Probability and simplicity.
(d) Probability and experience.

4. What is considered only if one class includes the other?
(a) Sub-classes.
(b) Sub-tests.
(c) Sub-dimensions.
(d) Sub-justifications.

5. What is complimentary to the degree of falsifiability?
(a) Justifications.
(b) Empty classes.
(c) Probability.
(d) Logic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Popper eliminate from the common frequency theory by using mathematical and narrative approaches?

2. What should the rules of epistemology adhere to?

3. How must scientific statements be tested?

4. How does deductive reasoning begin?

5. What lies in the testability of simple systems?

(see the answer key)

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