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

2. What does Popper think about statements in which individuals names do not occur?
(a) They are logical.
(b) They are not logical.
(c) They are metaphysical.
(d) They are tautological.

3. By seeking the highest degree of universality and precision, what type of content results?
(a) High positive content.
(b) High deductive content.
(c) High assumed content.
(d) High empirical content.

4. What has a limited utility in comparing falsifiers?
(a) Sub-classes.
(b) Sub-tests.
(c) Sub-dimensions.
(d) Sub-justifications.

5. What does Popper admit is a problem with scientific investigations?
(a) Logical decisions.
(b) Subjectivity.
(c) Objectivity.
(d) Abstract nature of philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. For a theory to be falsifiable, what must it prohibit?

2. If two statements have equal logical content what must also be equal?

3. What type of hypotheses does Popper warn against?

4. What should the rules of epistemology adhere to?

5. What allows for considerations of whether a theory is falsifiable?

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