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

2. What allows for considerations of whether a theory is falsifiable?
(a) Theories.
(b) Universal statements.
(c) Basic statements.
(d) Potential falsifiers.

3. What is important to Popper's argument for a logic of science?
(a) Theories.
(b) Universal statements.
(c) Potential falsifiers.
(d) Singular statements.

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

5. According to Popper, what philosophy ignores the hypothetical character of statistically derived estimates?
(a) Conventionalism.
(b) Metaphysics.
(c) Inductivism.
(d) Positivism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Popper suggest is not psychological?

2. What plays a vitally important role in empirical science?

3. What ties down fundamental ideas?

4. What is a precondition for rational consideration?

5. What theory is based on random events?

(see the answer key)

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