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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 admit is a problem with scientific investigations?
(a) Logical decisions.
(b) Subjectivity.
(c) Abstract nature of philosophy.
(d) Objectivity.

2. How does logic serve in determining if a statement is testable?
(a) It does nothing.
(b) It sets up criteria.
(c) It creates provability.
(d) It creates understanding.

3. What confuses the distinction between universal and individual names?
(a) Theoretical statements.
(b) Symbolic logic.
(c) Existential statements.
(d) Negative statements.

4. For what purpose are methodological rules developed?
(a) Protect demarcation.
(b) Question demarcation.
(c) Wholly prove demarcation.
(d) Falsity demarcation.

5. What type of statement is deduced from universal statements?
(a) Logical.
(b) Singular.
(c) Assumed.
(d) True.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what does methodological rule differ?

2. What is used to capture and explain the world?

3. What type of reasoning, according to Popper, is not rational?

4. What are the boundaries of conditions?

5. What types of statements have no logical justification in which to draw conclusions?

(see the answer key)

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