If a hypothesis has been "absolutely" confirmed, then
a. no auxiliary hypotheses are needed to derive predictions from thehypothesis
b. no new evidence can significantly decrease the probability of thehypothesis.
c. further tests cannot significantly increase the probability of the hypothesis.
c
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"Something is a mammal if it gives birth to live young." Which one of the following is a counterexample to this claim?
A. The Platypus, which is a mammal, lay eggs rather than give birth to its young live. B. Boa Constrictors, which are not mammals, bear their young live. C. Sparrows are neither mammal nor give birth to their young live. D. The Saiga Antelope, which is a mammal, gives birth to its young live
When considering purpose, which of the following generally is not a source of useful clues?
(a) the context (b) the situation (c) the circumstances (d) the authors you like to read
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the best translation for each categorical proposition. Pamela is not in the room
A) Some people identical to Pamela are not people in the room. B) All people identical to Pamela are not people in the room. C) Some people in the room are not people identical to Pamela. D) All people in the room are not people identical to Pamela. E) No people identical to Pamela are people in the room.
"My sister is a girl" illustrates:
a. logical warrantability b. semantic warrantability c. systemic warrantability d. empirical warrantability