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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 consider to contribute to the cosmology of empirical science?
(a) Questions of fact.
(b) Inductive frameworks.
(c) Linguistic puzzles.
(d) Metaphysical and philosophical ideas.

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

3. From what does methodological rule differ?
(a) Rules of sustainability.
(b) Rules of truth.
(c) Rules of science.
(d) Rules of logic.

4. What type of rule do positivists and reductionists adhere to, according to Popper?
(a) Rules of Psychology.
(b) Non-logical rules.
(c) Dogmatic rules.
(d) Logical rules.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Popper say about positivism?

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

3. What deductive tests compare conclusions?

4. What view does Popper take to analyze scientific thinking?

5. What does Popper states the "game of science" is?

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