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

2. What are the boundaries of conditions?
(a) Logic and non-logic.
(b) Physical and metaphysical.
(c) Theory and proof.
(d) Truth and falsehood.

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

4. What does Popper admit is a problem with scientific investigations?
(a) Subjectivity.
(b) Abstract nature of philosophy.
(c) Objectivity.
(d) Logical decisions.

5. How does logic serve in determining if a statement is testable?
(a) It sets up criteria.
(b) It creates provability.
(c) It creates understanding.
(d) It does nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What should the rules of epistemology adhere to?

2. What type of rule do positivists and reductionists adhere to, according to Popper?

3. What does Popper say methodological rules are?

4. What type of reasoning does Popper believe inductive reasoning is?

5. What is not to be expected of methodology?

(see the answer key)

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