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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 is diametrically opposed to the critical attitude required of a scientist?
(a) Dogmatic defense.
(b) Experimentation.
(c) Epistemology.
(d) Demarcation.

2. Statements that are not testable serve what purpose?
(a) Validate previous experience.
(b) Suggest a problem.
(c) Judge science.
(d) They serve no purpose.

3. What is used to capture and explain the world?
(a) Logical statements.
(b) Scientific data.
(c) Laws of nature.
(d) Theories.

4. Who does Popper feel has been unsuccessful in purging atomic science of metaphysical influences?
(a) Einstein.
(b) Heisenberg.
(c) Bohr.
(d) Newton.

5. According to Popper, since measurement can be altered what does that say about using measurement in science?
(a) Measurement is reliable.
(b) It should be used as a basis for prediction.
(c) Measurement is not valid.
(d) It cannot be used as a basis for prediction.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of hypotheses does Popper warn against?

2. What does Popper fear philosophers will think about methodological investigations?

3. According to many theorists, what gives meaning to classes of events?

4. What type of numerical interpretation requires that probabilities be only expressed as frequencies?

5. What is not to be expected of methodology?

(see the answer key)

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