Question 1

If we show that a theory contains a contradiction. . .

Accepted Answer

A)  We should evaluate the theory by the criteria of adequacy. 
B)  We have refuted it. 
C)  We have shown that the theory is fruitful. 
D)  We have applied the criterion of scope. 
A)  We should evaluate the theory by the criteria of adequacy. 
B)  We have refuted it. 
C)  We have shown that the theory is fruitful. 
D)  We have applied the criterion of scope.

Question 2

If a theory predicts something other than what it was introduced to explain, it is…

Accepted Answer

A)  Fruitful 
B)  Conservative 
C)  Testable 
D)  Superfluous 
A)  Fruitful 
B)  Conservative 
C)  Testable 
D)  Superfluous

Question 3

Before evaluating a theory, we should make sure that it meets the minimum requirement of…

Accepted Answer

A)  Validity 
B)  Cogency 
C)  Conservatism 
D)  Consistency 
A)  Validity 
B)  Cogency 
C)  Conservatism 
D)  Consistency

Question 4

A hypothesis that cannot be verified independently of the phenomenon it is supposed to explain is said to be…

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple 
B)  Ad hoc 
C)  Fruitful 
D)  Incoherent 
A)  Simple 
B)  Ad hoc 
C)  Fruitful 
D)  Incoherent

If we show that a theory contains a contradiction. . .

If a theory predicts something other than what it was introduced to explain, it is…

Before evaluating a theory, we should make sure that it meets the minimum requirement of…

A hypothesis that cannot be verified independently of the phenomenon it is supposed to explain is said to be…

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Inductive Arguments and Statistics

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Exam 10: Inference to the Best Explanation

If we show that a theory contains a contradiction. . .

If a theory predicts something other than what it was introduced to explain, it is…

Before evaluating a theory, we should make sure that it meets the minimum requirement of…

A hypothesis that cannot be verified independently of the phenomenon it is supposed to explain is said to be…

Critical Thinking, Facts, and Feelings

Obstacles to Critical Thinking

Identifying and Evaluating Arguments

Deductive Argument Patterns

Inductive Arguments and Statistics

Evidence and Experts

Fake News

Advertising: Commercial and Political

Causal Arguments

Judging Scientific Theories

Fallacies and Persuaders

Critical Thinking in Morality

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