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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 should the rules of epistemology adhere to?
(a) Psychology.
(b) Scientific theory.
(c) Logic.
(d) Demarcation.

2. What is one approach to knowledge considered by Popper?
(a) Accidental.
(b) Purposive.
(c) Inductive.
(d) Common sense.

3. What type of rule do positivists and reductionists adhere to, according to Popper?
(a) Non-logical rules.
(b) Rules of Psychology.
(c) Dogmatic rules.
(d) Logical rules.

4. What is the concept of simplicity a part of according to Popper?
(a) Logical reasoning.
(b) Metaphysical logic.
(c) Infinite regress.
(d) Framework of induction.

5. What must a philosopher do to accept Poppers proposed definition of science?
(a) Read his background theories.
(b) Agree with its constructs.
(c) Understand empirical science.
(d) Accept the consequences.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Popper consider to contribute to the cosmology of empirical science?

3. What comprises empirical science?

4. What are the boundaries of conditions?

5. What does Popper say methodological rules are?

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