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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 guide the methods of testing scientific statements?
(a) Logic.
(b) Physics.
(c) Epistemology.
(d) Psychology.

2. To what does Popper equate critical thinking?
(a) Inductive thinking.
(b) Deductive thinking.
(c) Rational attitude.
(d) Common sense.

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does psychologism concern itself?

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

3. What does Popper admit is a problem with scientific investigations?

4. What is the theory of theories?

5. What are the boundaries of conditions?

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