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

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

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

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

5. What method does Popper say applies to science and is important to the theory of knowledge?
(a) Proving theories.
(b) Understanding statements.
(c) Learning assumptions.
(d) Resolving contradictions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is diametrically opposed to the critical attitude required of a scientist?

2. What does Popper say methodological rules are?

3. How does deductive reasoning begin?

4. How does logic serve in determining if a statement is testable?

5. What does Popper fear philosophers will think about methodological investigations?

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