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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. For what purpose are methodological rules developed?
(a) Wholly prove demarcation.
(b) Protect demarcation.
(c) Question demarcation.
(d) Falsity demarcation.

2. Popper rejects perceptions because they tie into what type of principles?
(a) Deductive.
(b) Metaphysical.
(c) Logical.
(d) Inductive.

3. What does Popper do if proof for a statement can not be found?
(a) Makes assumptions to better prove the statement.
(b) Denies the statement.
(c) Retests.
(d) Suspends judgment.

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

5. What will classes with greater dimensions have?
(a) More relationships with other events.
(b) More testability.
(c) More justifications.
(d) More complications.

Short Answer Questions

1. The success of a theory is base on what comparison?

2. What is the most significant factor when selecting a theory?

3. What is shown to be equal in issues relating to power of classes?

4. Where does information about precision come from?

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

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