The prior probability of a new hypothesis is enhanced when
a. it was proposed by an expert in the relevant field of study.
b. it does not invoke novel causal mechanisms.
c. it is compatible with well-established theories.
d. All of these choices.
d
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According to legend, Mara, the personification of evil, tempted Siddhartha so that he would
a. not become the Buddha. b. embrace a life of wealth and sin. c. keep his insights to himself. d. remain a devout member of the Hindu faith.
Event 2A Given the following event: Given an urn containing 2 black, 3 yellow, and 5 orange balls. Two balls are drawn and the first ball is not replaced before the second is drawn. Given Event 2A, what is the probability that the first ball is orange and the second is yellow?
A) 1/25 B) 1/3 C) 3/20 D) 1/6 E) 1/5
To the teaching of "heaven" and "hell" Catholicism adds a place of purification after death called __________
a. the Holy Roman Empire b. the Kingdom of God c. Limbo d. Purgatory e. the Vatican
For Hegel, what we commonly call "mind" and "matter" are actually two poles on the same continuum
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.