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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 3, Theories.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What view does Popper take to analyze scientific thinking?
(a) Philosophical.
(b) Epistemology.
(c) Linguistic.
(d) Metaphysical.

2. What comprises empirical science?
(a) Natural laws.
(b) Universal assumptions.
(c) Guides to explanations.
(d) Systems of theories.

3. From what does a theoretical system arise?
(a) Universal statements.
(b) Contradictions.
(c) Axioms.
(d) Conventions.

4. What types of statements have no logical justification in which to draw conclusions?
(a) Inferential.
(b) Singular.
(c) Circular.
(d) Logical.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Statements that rule things out rather than include more things are considered what type of statements?

2. What should the rules of epistemology adhere to?

3. What does Popper states the "game of science" is?

4. What type of reasoning does Popper believe inductive reasoning is?

5. Natural laws are in a form to negate what type of statements?

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