to draw conclusions from general statements to specific statements
If a large number of As have been observed under a wide variety of conditions, and if all those As without exception possess the property B, then all As have the property B
Something which has happened in the past will always happen in the future
to draw conclusions from specific statements to general rules
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2. Which of the following is a problem with induction?
Uniformity principle
Induction principle
Uniform principle
Generalisation principle
3. Falsificationism:
Proving a theory false
Proving a theory is not false
Failing to prove that a theory is false
Failing to prove that a theory is true
4. Which of these is not one of the features of a good scientific theory according to Popper?
Consists of precise, testable and falsifiable hypotheses
Wide range of claims
Is not falsifiable
Stands multiple tests of falsification
5. Inductive reasoning:
to draw conclusions from specific statements to general rules
Something which has happened in the past will always happen in the future
to draw conclusions from general statements to specific statements
If a large number of As have been observed under a wide variety of conditions, and if all those As without exception possess the property B, then all As have the property B
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