When We Evaluate Explanations, We Typically Ask Two Questions

question 12

Multiple Choice

When we evaluate explanations, we typically ask two questions.The second is:

• A)How many explananda could possibly follow from the hypothesis?
• B)Is the hypothesis true?
• C)Is the explananda true?
• D)Would most people be likely to believe the explanation?
• E)Is the explanandum adequate?

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Definitions:

Pyroclastic Flows

High-density mixtures of hot volcanic ash, pumice, rock fragments, and volcanic gas that move away from the volcano at high speeds during an explosive eruption.

Mudflows

Rapid downhill movements of water-saturated earth material, primarily composed of mud and often triggered by heavy rainfall or volcanic activity.

Basaltic Lava

A type of molten rock that emerges from volcanoes or fissures on the Earth's surface, known for its low viscosity due to low silica content.

Catastrophic Melting

Rapid melting of ice or snow, often due to volcanic activity or sudden climate change, that can lead to significant water flow or flooding.