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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 do conventionalists define simplicity?
(a) Unpractical.
(b) Aesthetic and practical.
(c) As a means to an end.
(d) As a unified practice.

2. How does Popper negate positivist notions regarding the meaninglessness of certain scientific statements?
(a) Conducting empirical research.
(b) Including synthetic statements.
(c) Failing to justify statements.
(d) Including abstract statements.

3. How many conditions must a statement satisfy in order to be falsifiable?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

4. What is a precondition for rational consideration?
(a) Subjectivity.
(b) Justification.
(c) Objectivity.
(d) Falsification.

5. What increases with the amount of falsifiability?
(a) The level of research.
(b) The opportunity for error.
(c) The amount of information.
(d) The complexity of a study.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will classes with greater dimensions have?

2. What happens when theories are refined?

3. What does Popper feel is the result of adopting conditions to a hypothesis?

4. What deductive tests determine if a theory is a scientific advance?

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

(see the answer key)

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