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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. If two statements have equal logical content what must also be equal?
(a) Their inductive reasoning.
(b) Their justification.
(c) Their logical probability.
(d) Empirical content.

2. What is the reason Popper rejects psychologism?
(a) Perceptions are inter-subjective.
(b) Perceptions do not allow for justifications.
(c) Perceptions are inter-objective.
(d) Perceptions allow for justifications.

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

4. What is the most significant factor when selecting a theory?
(a) The understandability.
(b) Its universality.
(c) Previous research.
(d) The degree of testability.

5. Also referred to as singular statements, what are subsets of events?
(a) Post events.
(b) Sub-events.
(c) Situations.
(d) Occurrences.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to conventionalists, what will yields more complete results of science?

2. Statements that are not testable serve what purpose?

3. What type of approach do positivists use to investigate scientific statements?

4. What is complimentary to the degree of falsifiability?

5. What holds the fate of a theory?

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