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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 does Popper states the "game of science" is?
(a) A concept.
(b) A farce.
(c) A principle.
(d) An ultimate truth.

2. What does the first rule of logic do?
(a) Sets a norm.
(b) Determines the type of research.
(c) States testability.
(d) Proves a scientific statement.

3. Popper feels the principle of causality is not falsifiable and therefore regards it as what?
(a) Tautological.
(b) Physical.
(c) Empirical.
(d) Metaphysical.

4. What does Popper consider to contribute to the cosmology of empirical science?
(a) Linguistic puzzles.
(b) Metaphysical and philosophical ideas.
(c) Inductive frameworks.
(d) Questions of fact.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What ties down fundamental ideas?

2. In order to be true statements of science, what characteristic must these statements have?

3. What method does Popper say applies to science and is important to the theory of knowledge?

4. What view does Popper take to analyze scientific thinking?

5. What comprises empirical science?

(see the answer key)

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