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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 do the constructions of the laws of nature determine?
(a) The truth of a theory.
(b) The falsifiability of a theory.
(c) The properties of the natural world.
(d) The value of science.

2. What is considered only if one class includes the other?
(a) Sub-tests.
(b) Sub-justifications.
(c) Sub-dimensions.
(d) Sub-classes.

3. What does the principle of causality say about all events?
(a) They can be deductively predicted.
(b) They must use previous assumptions.
(c) They must be falsifiable.
(d) They can in inductively predicted.

4. How does Popper investigate the chain of logical reasoning?
(a) Understanding metaphysics.
(b) Identifying trends.
(c) Breaking it into steps.
(d) Relying of previous research.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a precondition for rational consideration?

2. What refers to a term that does not need a definition but is learned through experience?

3. How does logic serve in determining if a statement is testable?

4. How many conditions must a statement satisfy in order to be falsifiable?

5. What is used to capture and explain the world?

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