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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 comprises empirical science?
(a) Guides to explanations.
(b) Universal assumptions.
(c) Natural laws.
(d) Systems of theories.

2. What is not to be expected of methodology?
(a) Proven theories.
(b) False data.
(c) Logical constructs.
(d) Profound truths.

3. What view does Popper take to analyze scientific thinking?
(a) Linguistic.
(b) Metaphysical.
(c) Epistemology.
(d) Philosophical.

4. What does Popper say about positivism?
(a) It is a clear way of thinking.
(b) It is based on invalid assumptions.
(c) It is too narrow, limited, and misguided.
(d) It is based on scientific data.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the principle of causality say about all events?

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

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

4. What type of rule do positivists and reductionists adhere to, according to Popper?

5. Statements that rule things out rather than include more things are considered what type of statements?

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