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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 deductive tests compare conclusions?
(a) Internal consistency.
(b) Comparing theories.
(c) Investigations.
(d) Empirical applications.

2. With what does psychologism concern itself?
(a) Questions of fact.
(b) Concept of demarcation.
(c) Questions of justification.
(d) Logical analysis.

3. What type of approach do positivists use to investigate scientific statements?
(a) Logical approach.
(b) Theoretical approach.
(c) Deductive approach.
(d) Inductive approach.

4. What happens when theories are refined?
(a) They become better explanatory tools.
(b) Science prevails.
(c) They become proven fact.
(d) They become obsolete.

5. What does Menger say about definitions?
(a) They are based on observations.
(b) They are fruitful.
(c) They serve science well.
(d) They are dogmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What confuses the distinction between universal and individual names?

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

3. What deductive tests determine if a theory is a scientific advance?

4. What does Popper feel is a fruitless exercise?

5. For what purpose are methodological rules developed?

(see the answer key)

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