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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 - Pseudoscience.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Paulos believes that most people fall where in their mathematical understanding?
(a) Middle.
(b) Top 10%.
(c) Bottom 10%.
(d) Lower quadrant.

2. Which doctor is referenced in this chapter?
(a) Fleiss.
(b) Salk.
(c) Shubert.
(d) Curie.

3. Which group does this coincidence often apply to?
(a) Taxi drivers.
(b) Gamblers.
(c) Seniors.
(d) Children.

4. What news professional makes common errors in predictions?
(a) Meteorologist.
(b) Science analyst.
(c) Political reporter.
(d) Anchor.

5. The doctor was convinced about his:
(a) Scientific prowess.
(b) Math skills.
(c) Time of death.
(d) Golf score.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the probability of 2 people being linked by 2 intermediates?

2. The city is the capital of which country?

3. What is the name of the expert in this chapter?

4. What type of academic would most likely cringe over a misused word?

5. Paulos believes that the theory may seem:

(see the answer key)

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