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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which skill is used daily?
(a) Factoring.
(b) Estimation.
(c) Complex division.
(d) Rounding off.

2. What is CSICOP?
(a) Conclave of Scientists Clashing with Pseudoscience.
(b) Committee for Simple Conversion of Pi.
(c) Committee for Scientific Claims of the Paranormal.
(d) Council for Studious Classification of Pythagoras.

3. The author mentions sagas from which country?
(a) Norway.
(b) Iceland.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Greece.

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

5. Which of the following is rationalized?
(a) False evidence.
(b) Failure of predictions.
(c) Truth in predictions.
(d) Uncertain results.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the best way to improve math skills?

2. Paulos states that some people believe _______.

3. How many days is a man's cycle?

4. According to Paulos, math has many ________.

5. Paulos believes that technological advances encourage:

Short Essay Questions

1. What other fallacies were contributed by Freud?

2. Explain Paulos' example about Ronald Regan and the incorrect use of substitution values.

3. What is the discussion regarding the number of certainties involved in math?

4. What is the downfall of technology in regards to innumeracy?

5. What is another commonly overlooked skill in elementary math classes? Why is it an issue?

6. Why is the innumeracy in this case surprising to many?

7. Why is estimation important? Who does it affect?

8. Discuss the story of the student, the professor, and UFOs.

9. Who is used as Paulos' example of educated innumerates? What is the person known for in the scientific world?

10. What is Paulos' quote regarding innumeracy and pseudoscience?

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