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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. What occurs with non-numerical probability statements when converted into numerical problems?
(a) They gain power.
(b) Their meaning is distorted.
(c) There are more degrees of freedom.
(d) They invalidate the problem.

2. What are the boundaries of conditions?
(a) Theory and proof.
(b) Logic and non-logic.
(c) Physical and metaphysical.
(d) Truth and falsehood.

3. What types of statements are scientific theories?
(a) Logical.
(b) Universal.
(c) Singular.
(d) Proven.

4. Natural laws are in a form to negate what type of statements?
(a) Proven.
(b) Universal.
(c) Singular.
(d) Existential.

5. What does Popper suggest is not psychological?
(a) Observability.
(b) Objectivism.
(c) Existentialism.
(d) Subjectivism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Feigl's reasoning to the motion of simplicity?

2. What type of content is considered valuable according to Popper?

3. What should guide the methods of testing scientific statements?

4. What term does Popper use of empirical science?

5. From what does methodological rule differ?

(see the answer key)

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