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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 suggest is the result of using logic to justify a statement?
(a) A solution.
(b) Theories.
(c) A loop that logic cannot escape.
(d) More problems.

2. What does the first rule of logic do?
(a) States testability.
(b) Proves a scientific statement.
(c) Sets a norm.
(d) Determines the type of research.

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

4. To what does Popper equate critical thinking?
(a) Rational attitude.
(b) Inductive thinking.
(c) Deductive thinking.
(d) Common sense.

5. What type of reasoning does Popper deny exists?
(a) Testable.
(b) Deductive.
(c) Inductive.
(d) Scientific.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of reasoning, according to Popper, is not rational?

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

3. What should guide the methods of testing scientific statements?

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

5. What does Menger say about definitions?

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