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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 7, Simplicity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the concept of simplicity a part of according to Popper?
(a) Logical reasoning.
(b) Framework of induction.
(c) Metaphysical logic.
(d) Infinite regress.

2. If two statements have equal logical content what must also be equal?
(a) Their justification.
(b) Empirical content.
(c) Their inductive reasoning.
(d) Their logical probability.

3. What does Popper refer to as complex in the highest degree?
(a) A concept.
(b) A system.
(c) Practicality.
(d) Simplicity.

4. What happens if there is on falsifiable information?
(a) Conventionalism is proven.
(b) Experiments fail.
(c) Learning occurs.
(d) Learning does not occur.

5. What type of classes are singled out and can not be subject to the rigors of scientific empirical scrutiny?
(a) Empty classes.
(b) Sub-classes.
(c) Unified classes.
(d) Unique classes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to be true statements of science, what characteristic must these statements have?

2. What types of statements are scientific theories?

3. With what does psychologism concern itself?

4. According to Popper, what can't universals be reduced to?

5. Demarcation is based on what definition of Popper's?

(see the answer key)

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