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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relationships does Popper explore in chapter 8?

2. What law suffers from the metaphysics of induction?

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

4. When comparing empirical content, what two factors must the relationship points fall between?

5. What do the fractions between 0 and 1 represent?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Popper feel traditional inductivists work?

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

3. What does Popper states determines corroboration?

4. Why does Popper prefer quantitative over qualitative methods?

5. Why, according to Heisenberg, can measurement not be a basis for prediction?

6. What is the concern with using infinite sequences?

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

8. What two scientific arguments does Popper use to verify his beliefs about inductivists?

9. How does Popper explain the dimensions of theories using geometry?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the Axiom of Randomness and the Axiom of Convergence. What are they? What theory or theories do they apply? What criticism have they received? Do you think the criticism is warranted?

Essay Topic 2

Popper denotes a difference between "true" and "corroborated". Discuss this difference. How are these two terms used in science? Can something be one but not the other? Provide support from your answer.

Essay Topic 3

In an essay, discuss why theories that suggest causality can only be deductive. Provide reasoning and examples for your answer.

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