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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. Natural laws are in a form to negate what type of statements?
(a) Existential.
(b) Singular.
(c) Universal.
(d) Proven.

2. What is diametrically opposed to the critical attitude required of a scientist?
(a) Experimentation.
(b) Demarcation.
(c) Dogmatic defense.
(d) Epistemology.

3. What are hypothetical estimates of frequency?
(a) Random sequences.
(b) Finite sequences.
(c) Infinite sequences.
(d) Alternative sequences.

4. Statements that are not testable serve what purpose?
(a) Validate previous experience.
(b) Judge science.
(c) They serve no purpose.
(d) Suggest a problem.

5. What is shown to be equal in issues relating to power of classes?
(a) Class dimensions.
(b) Testability.
(c) Power.
(d) Falsifiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Popper say degrees of simplicity can be identified with in the 1972 addendum in Chapter 7?

2. What does Popper state many philosophers do not recognize when emphasizing the importance of simplicity?

3. What is complimentary to the degree of falsifiability?

4. What does Popper do if proof for a statement can not be found?

5. According to many theorists, what gives meaning to classes of events?

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