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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two presidents are discussed in reference to coincidence?
(a) Lincoln and Kennedy.
(b) Adams and Jefferson.
(c) Washington and Cleveland.
(d) Nixon and Johnson.

2. What is one of the most misunderstood items according to Paulos?
(a) Large numbers.
(b) Scientific notation.
(c) Multiplication tables.
(d) Calculators.

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

4. Which president is mentioned in the beginning of this chapter?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Kennedy.
(c) Reagan.
(d) Bush.

5. In what year was the discovery made?
(a) 1394.
(b) 1537.
(c) 1681.
(d) 1492.

Short Answer Questions

1. What professional often makes major errors in calculating percentages?

2. What percentage of possible fatality is almost always incorrect?

3. What piece of office equipment is mentioned?

4. What great writer is mentioned in this chapter?

5. Where is the stadium located?

(see the answer key)

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