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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. From what does methodological rule differ?
(a) Rules of science.
(b) Rules of truth.
(c) Rules of sustainability.
(d) Rules of logic.

2. What types of statements are scientific theories?
(a) Universal.
(b) Singular.
(c) Proven.
(d) Logical.

3. What does Popper say methodological rules are?
(a) Irrelevant.
(b) Conventions.
(c) Testable.
(d) Keys to understanding.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Demarcation is based on what definition of Popper's?

2. What type of statement is deduced from universal statements?

3. What does Popper suggest is the result of using logic to justify a statement?

4. How are theories used to explain the world?

5. What is diametrically opposed to the critical attitude required of a scientist?

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