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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. Demarcation is based on what definition of Popper's?
(a) Logic.
(b) Theory.
(c) Empirical science.
(d) Metaphysics.

2. What deductive tests compare conclusions?
(a) Investigations.
(b) Empirical applications.
(c) Internal consistency.
(d) Comparing theories.

3. With what does psychologism concern itself?
(a) Concept of demarcation.
(b) Questions of justification.
(c) Questions of fact.
(d) Logical analysis.

4. What should guide the methods of testing scientific statements?
(a) Physics.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Epistemology.
(d) Logic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Popper equate critical thinking?

2. What does Menger say about definitions?

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

4. What type of approach do positivists use to investigate scientific statements?

5. What does the first rule of logic do?

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