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

2. Popper feels the principle of causality is not falsifiable and therefore regards it as what?
(a) Physical.
(b) Tautological.
(c) Metaphysical.
(d) Empirical.

3. What does Popper call his probability theory?
(a) Modified frequency theory.
(b) Subjective frequency theory.
(c) Normative frequency theory.
(d) Objective frequency theory.

4. What does Popper feel about an axiom in relations of von Mises view of an axiom of randomness?
(a) It is self-contradicting.
(b) It is a powerful construct.
(c) Mathematical validity is high.
(d) It is a weak construct.

5. What can observation do for science?
(a) Provide information on facts.
(b) Establish the truth of a statement.
(c) Assume falsification.
(d) Justify statements.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comprises empirical science?

2. According to Popper, what philosophy ignores the hypothetical character of statistically derived estimates?

3. What occurs with non-numerical probability statements when converted into numerical problems?

4. What refers to a term that does not need a definition but is learned through experience?

5. How are theories used to explain the world?

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