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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the probability of 2 people being linked by 2 intermediates?
(a) 99%.
(b) 56%.
(c) 75%.
(d) 1%.

2. What professional often makes major errors in calculating percentages?
(a) Salesman.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Math teacher.
(d) Lawyer.

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

4. What common structure is used in the comparison?
(a) House.
(b) Church.
(c) Mall.
(d) Garage.

5. What famous doctor does Paulos consider to be an innumerate?
(a) Freud.
(b) Koop.
(c) Johnson.
(d) Salk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is related to pseudoscience?

2. What did the Italian scientist discover?

3. Why do people notice the coincidences?

4. Which doctor is referenced in this chapter?

5. Paulos states that some people believe _______.

(see the answer key)

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