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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. What does Popper state cannot be applied to a sequence of events?
(a) Scientific rules.
(b) Mathematical rules.
(c) Theory.
(d) Objective methods.

2. What is complimentary to the degree of falsifiability?
(a) Empty classes.
(b) Probability.
(c) Logic.
(d) Justifications.

3. What type of classes are singled out and can not be subject to the rigors of scientific empirical scrutiny?
(a) Sub-classes.
(b) Empty classes.
(c) Unique classes.
(d) Unified classes.

4. What theory is based on random events?
(a) Normative theory.
(b) Random Theory.
(c) Subjective theory.
(d) Theory of chance.

5. What is able to refute portions of old theories?
(a) New experiments.
(b) New theories.
(c) Logic.
(d) Quantum physics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Popper describe the link between the hypothesis and physical selections in Heisenberg's theory?

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

4. What can be predicted using the statistical scatter principle?

5. What is the central question Popper poses for theories?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is differentiation possible between theories whose differences are small and difficult to calculate?

2. How is the theory of chance solved?

3. According to Popper, where does the value of simplicity lay?

4. What is the basic contribution that Popper makes to the logic of the theory of probability?

5. What does Popper states determines corroboration?

6. Why do falsifiable statements hold the greatest promise for science?

7. Why does Popper prefer quantitative over qualitative methods?

8. What is the basis of the wave theory used by Schrödinger?

9. How is logical probability represented?

10. What does Popper say about simplicity and the philosophers who emphasize its importance?

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