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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to theories not being falsifiable, what else does Popper say about theories?
(a) They are subject to interpretation.
(b) They are unique.
(c) They are not verifiable.
(d) They are not unique.

2. What formula, developed by Popper, suggests that no aggregate of particles is more homogeneous than a pure case?
(a) Statistical pure case formula.
(b) Particle formula.
(c) Wave formula.
(d) Statistical scatter relations formula.

3. What should researchers abstain from doing with regard to the probabilities of their research?
(a) Basing research on assumptions.
(b) Referring to logic.
(c) Issuing prohibitions.
(d) Using determinants.

4. What is the result, according to Popper, when inductive logic is used?
(a) Statistical significance.
(b) Infinite regress.
(c) Falsifiable theories.
(d) Finite regress.

5. If a system is protected what will its degree of falsifiability be equal to?
(a) 0.
(b) 2.
(c) -1.
(d) 1.

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

7. What does Popper thinks about Wittgenstein, Schlick, and Feigl's thoughts on simplicity as a basic law?
(a) It cannot be tested.
(b) It fully explains the law.
(c) It misses crucial points.
(d) It should include probability.

8. What type of numerical interpretation requires that probabilities be only expressed as frequencies?
(a) Non-empirical.
(b) Objective.
(c) Subjective.
(d) Psychological.

9. What does Popper feel is one of the premier scientific achievements?
(a) Biology.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Quantum physics.
(d) Mathematics.

10. What does Popper eliminate from the common frequency theory by using mathematical and narrative approaches?
(a) Axioms of convergence.
(b) Chance.
(c) Doubt.
(d) Subjectivity.

11. How does Popper describe the link between the hypothesis and physical selections in Heisenberg's theory?
(a) Quantum physics must be considered.
(b) They are inseparable.
(c) There is no valid connection.
(d) They are separable.

12. What can be predicted using the statistical scatter principle?
(a) A particle's path.
(b) A particle's size.
(c) A particle's speed.
(d) A particle's mass.

13. What does Popper claim can never be probable?
(a) Nature.
(b) Laws.
(c) Hypothetical assumptions.
(d) Theories.

14. What increases with the amount of falsifiability?
(a) The opportunity for error.
(b) The complexity of a study.
(c) The amount of information.
(d) The level of research.

15. What is metaphysical unless made to be falsifiable?
(a) Probability statements.
(b) Hypothetical statements.
(c) Theoretical statements.
(d) Law statements.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Popper note about conventionalists appeal to simplicity?

2. What hypothetical estimate of frequency suggests equal distribution, normally based on considerations of symmetry?

3. In order to validate his theory, what does Popper categorize regarding frequency theory?

4. In chapter 9, what does Popper use to test his probability theory?

5. What does not requires one to change the number of parameters of the displacements of groups of points.

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