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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 3, Theories.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Popper say about positivism?
(a) It is based on invalid assumptions.
(b) It is too narrow, limited, and misguided.
(c) It is based on scientific data.
(d) It is a clear way of thinking.

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

3. How are theories used to explain the world?
(a) By questioning everything.
(b) As guides.
(c) As abstract thought.
(d) As concrete fact.

4. From what does a theoretical system arise?
(a) Conventions.
(b) Contradictions.
(c) Axioms.
(d) Universal statements.

5. What term does Popper use of empirical science?
(a) Inductive.
(b) Metaphysical.
(c) Synthetic.
(d) Artificial.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Popper feels the principle of causality is not falsifiable and therefore regards it as what?

3. What does Popper feel is a fruitless exercise?

4. What method does Popper say applies to science and is important to the theory of knowledge?

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

(see the answer key)

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