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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What scientific thought suggests that probability can be regarded as a generalization of the concept of a singular truth?

2. In addition to theories not being falsifiable, what else does Popper say about theories?

3. What does Popper refer to as complex in the highest degree?

4. How does Popper explain the differences in his selection process?

5. According to Popper, what philosophy ignores the hypothetical character of statistically derived estimates?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the concern with using infinite sequences?

2. What does Popper say about simple statements in science?

3. How is the theory of chance solved?

4. Using Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle, what does Popper attempt to prove?

5. How does falsifiability relate to the dimensions of a statement under investigation?

6. What does Popper suggest about corroborations?

7. What rule does Popper use when discussing the importance of probability in terms of physics?

8. Why does Popper feel the view of Wittgenstein, Schlick, and Feigl regarding simplicity misses crucial points?

9. How is the physical basis for the uncertainty theory undermined?

10. How is logical probability represented?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the Axiom of Randomness and the Axiom of Convergence. What are they? What theory or theories do they apply? What criticism have they received? Do you think the criticism is warranted?

Essay Topic 2

In an essay, discuss why theories that suggest causality can only be deductive. Provide reasoning and examples for your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Develop a counterargument for Popper's view of Fries' trilemma. Is Popper too strict on what is considered empirical? Explain your answer.

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