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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 8, Probability.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the theory of theories?
(a) System of theories.
(b) Causality.
(c) Existential statements.
(d) The logic of science.

2. How must scientific statements be tested?
(a) By their inductive consequences.
(b) By their deductive consequences.
(c) Systematically.
(d) Logically.

3. What comprises empirical science?
(a) Natural laws.
(b) Guides to explanations.
(c) Universal assumptions.
(d) Systems of theories.

4. The success of a theory is base on what comparison?
(a) To the scientist's point of view.
(b) To the experimental justification.
(c) To the singular statements.
(d) To other theories.

5. According to Popper, what can't universals be reduced to?
(a) Dogmatism.
(b) Psychologism.
(c) Infinite regress.
(d) A class of experiences.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Popper feel is a fruitless exercise?

2. What concept does Popper consider probability to be outside of?

3. What is a precondition for rational consideration?

4. How does Popper investigate the chain of logical reasoning?

5. What does Popper state cannot be applied to a sequence of events?

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