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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. If two statements have equal logical content what must also be equal?
(a) Their logical probability.
(b) Empirical content.
(c) Their justification.
(d) Their inductive reasoning.

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

3. What is the word simplicity dependent on?
(a) Conventionalism.
(b) Logic.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Practicality.

4. What lies in the testability of simple systems?
(a) The justification of simplicity.
(b) The value of simplicity.
(c) The construct of simplicity.
(d) The flaw of simplicity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Popper call his probability theory?

2. Why does Popper find Heisenberg's lack of logic and statistical testing disturbing?

3. What does Popper state cannot be applied to a sequence of events?

4. What theory is based on random events?

5. By seeking the highest degree of universality and precision, what type of content results?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Popper feel the view of Wittgenstein, Schlick, and Feigl regarding simplicity misses crucial points?

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

3. What does Popper suggest about corroborations?

4. How is the physical basis for the uncertainty theory undermined?

5. What is the position taken to make the argument for sample selection in research?

6. What does Popper suggest about hypothetical assumptions in his discussion on inductivists?

7. Why does Popper feel that intersubjective objectivity must be applied to statistical statements?

8. How is logical probability represented?

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

10. How is the theory of chance solved?

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