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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 2, On the Problem of a Theory of Scientific Method.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Popper say methodological rules are?
(a) Conventions.
(b) Irrelevant.
(c) Keys to understanding.
(d) Testable.

2. What does Popper states the "game of science" is?
(a) An ultimate truth.
(b) A farce.
(c) A concept.
(d) A principle.

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

4. What view does Popper take to analyze scientific thinking?
(a) Linguistic.
(b) Epistemology.
(c) Philosophical.
(d) Metaphysical.

5. What is one approach to knowledge considered by Popper?
(a) Common sense.
(b) Accidental.
(c) Purposive.
(d) Inductive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What should the rules of epistemology adhere to?

2. What are the boundaries of conditions?

3. What must a philosopher do to accept Poppers proposed definition of science?

4. What does Popper admit is a problem with scientific investigations?

5. What term does Popper use of empirical science?

(see the answer key)

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