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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 increases with the amount of falsifiability?
(a) The level of research.
(b) The complexity of a study.
(c) The opportunity for error.
(d) The amount of information.

2. What hypothetical estimate of frequency suggests equal distribution, normally based on considerations of symmetry?
(a) Extrapolation of statistical findings.
(b) Objective probability hypothesis.
(c) Equal choice hypothesis.
(d) Random events hypothesis.

3. What does Popper call his probability theory?
(a) Objective frequency theory.
(b) Modified frequency theory.
(c) Normative frequency theory.
(d) Subjective frequency theory.

4. What does Popper use to check his investigations?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Testability.
(c) Assumptions.
(d) Universal statements.

5. What does Popper say methodological rules are?
(a) Keys to understanding.
(b) Testable.
(c) Irrelevant.
(d) Conventions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one characteristic of the relationship between theory and classes of statements that must be present?

2. What is shown to be equal in issues relating to power of classes?

3. What is the reason Popper rejects psychologism?

4. What does Popper say about the number of possible events with regard to testability?

5. What is the theory of theories?

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