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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 3, Theories.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Demarcation is based on what definition of Popper's?
(a) Logic.
(b) Empirical science.
(c) Theory.
(d) Metaphysics.

2. What ties down fundamental ideas?
(a) Conventions.
(b) Contradictions.
(c) Constructs.
(d) Rules.

3. What is diametrically opposed to the critical attitude required of a scientist?
(a) Dogmatic defense.
(b) Epistemology.
(c) Experimentation.
(d) Demarcation.

4. How does logic serve in determining if a statement is testable?
(a) It sets up criteria.
(b) It creates provability.
(c) It does nothing.
(d) It creates understanding.

5. What deductive tests determine if a theory is a scientific advance?
(a) Comparing theories.
(b) Internal consistency.
(c) Empirical applications.
(d) Investigations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the principle of causality say about all events?

2. What does Popper think about statements in which individuals names do not occur?

3. What type of reasoning does Popper believe inductive reasoning is?

4. What comprises empirical science?

5. What depends on both universal and singular statements?

(see the answer key)

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