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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 6, Degrees of Testability.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is used to capture and explain the world?
(a) Scientific data.
(b) Theories.
(c) Logical statements.
(d) Laws of nature.

2. How many conditions must a statement satisfy in order to be falsifiable?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

3. From what does methodological rule differ?
(a) Rules of sustainability.
(b) Rules of truth.
(c) Rules of logic.
(d) Rules of science.

4. What does Popper say about the number of possible events with regard to testability?
(a) They are infinite.
(b) They are limited by the theory.
(c) They are not limited unless proven otherwise.
(d) They are finite.

5. Statements that are not testable serve what purpose?
(a) They serve no purpose.
(b) Validate previous experience.
(c) Judge science.
(d) Suggest a problem.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is diametrically opposed to the critical attitude required of a scientist?

2. What is the reproducible effect which refutes a theory?

3. What is the reason Popper rejects psychologism?

4. What will classes with greater dimensions have?

5. What type of statement is deduced from universal statements?

(see the answer key)

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