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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 9, Some Observations on Quantum Theory.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How must scientific statements be tested?
(a) Logically.
(b) Systematically.
(c) By their deductive consequences.
(d) By their inductive consequences.

2. According to many theorists, what gives meaning to classes of events?
(a) Class dimensions.
(b) Subclass events.
(c) Power.
(d) Testability.

3. What does Popper say degrees of simplicity can be identified with in the 1972 addendum in Chapter 7?
(a) Degrees of logic.
(b) Degrees of testability.
(c) Degrees of falsifiability.
(d) None of these is correct..

4. What does Popper refer to as complex in the highest degree?
(a) Practicality.
(b) A concept.
(c) A system.
(d) Simplicity.

5. What does Popper think about statements in which individuals names do not occur?
(a) They are metaphysical.
(b) They are tautological.
(c) They are logical.
(d) They are not logical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Menger say about definitions?

2. What is one approach to knowledge considered by Popper?

3. Statements that are not testable serve what purpose?

4. What does Popper say methodological rules are?

5. What lies in the testability of simple systems?

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