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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. How are theories used to explain the world?
(a) As abstract thought.
(b) As guides.
(c) As concrete fact.
(d) By questioning everything.

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

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

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

5. What is the theory of theories?
(a) The logic of science.
(b) System of theories.
(c) Existential statements.
(d) Causality.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does deductive reasoning begin?

2. What is not to be expected of methodology?

3. What does Popper feel is a fruitless exercise?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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