Question 1
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Using the hypothetico-deductive method how does one go about trying to test a hypothesis?
Correct!
One deduces a consequence from it and tests whether it occurs.
One seeks tests that will verify its truth.
One avoids situations in which the hypothesis might fail.
One changes the hypothesis to fit the data.
Question 2
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This is a method by which one can strengthen an inductive argument.
Adding false supporting premises
Demonstrating that the argument is valid
Correct!
Adding supporting premises
Inductive arguments cannot be strengthened
Question 3
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Which of the following is not true about inductive reasoning versus deductive reasoning?
Deductive reasoning aims for an absolute connection between the premises and conclusion
Inductive reasoning aims for a probable connection between the premises and conclusion
Correct!
Inductive reasoning strives to be sound
Inductive reasoning can supply very powerful evidence for the truth of its conclusions
Question 4
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, Good explanations often can explain other phenomena. The name for this is .
explanatory power
Correct!
fecundity
testability
falsifiability
Question 5
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Inductive arguments are preferable in some instances because they .
are not as available
are more limited than deductive arguments
Correct!
can be more
persuasive have more
truth
Question 6
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Which of the following is true of inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning?
Deductive is always better than inductive
An inductive argument is generally fallacious
Correct!
Deductive and inductive inference can be combined
Inductive reasoning is generally superior to
deductive
Question 7
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Which of these is part of the hypothetico-deductive method?
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Using the hypothetico-deductive method how does one go about trying to test a hypothesis?
Correct!
One deduces a consequence from it and tests whether it occurs.
One seeks tests that will verify its truth.
One avoids situations in which the hypothesis might fail.
One changes the hypothesis to fit the data.
Question 2
pts
This is a method by which one can strengthen an inductive argument.
Adding false supporting premises
Demonstrating that the argument is valid
Correct!
Adding supporting premises
Inductive arguments cannot be strengthened
Question 3
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Which of the following is not true about inductive reasoning versus deductive reasoning?
Deductive reasoning aims for an absolute connection between the premises and conclusion
Inductive reasoning aims for a probable connection between the premises and conclusion
Correct!
Inductive reasoning strives to be sound
Inductive reasoning can supply very powerful evidence for the truth of its conclusions
Question 4
pts
, Good explanations often can explain other phenomena. The name for this is .
explanatory power
Correct!
fecundity
testability
falsifiability
Question 5
pts
Inductive arguments are preferable in some instances because they .
are not as available
are more limited than deductive arguments
Correct!
can be more
persuasive have more
truth
Question 6
pts
Which of the following is true of inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning?
Deductive is always better than inductive
An inductive argument is generally fallacious
Correct!
Deductive and inductive inference can be combined
Inductive reasoning is generally superior to
deductive
Question 7
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Which of these is part of the hypothetico-deductive method?
