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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 should the rules of epistemology adhere to?
(a) Psychology.
(b) Scientific theory.
(c) Logic.
(d) Demarcation.

2. What does Popper fear philosophers will think about methodological investigations?
(a) They do not belong to philosophy.
(b) There is no substance in them.
(c) They contradict years of thought.
(d) They do not work.

3. What must a philosopher do to accept Poppers proposed definition of science?
(a) Understand empirical science.
(b) Agree with its constructs.
(c) Read his background theories.
(d) Accept the consequences.

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

5. What type of approach do positivists use to investigate scientific statements?
(a) Inductive approach.
(b) Theoretical approach.
(c) Logical approach.
(d) Deductive approach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does Popper use of empirical science?

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

3. For what purpose are methodological rules developed?

4. What types of statements have no logical justification in which to draw conclusions?

5. What is not to be expected of methodology?

(see the answer key)

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