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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 is not to be expected of methodology?
(a) Proven theories.
(b) Logical constructs.
(c) Profound truths.
(d) False data.

2. What does Popper think about statements in which individuals names do not occur?
(a) They are logical.
(b) They are not logical.
(c) They are metaphysical.
(d) They are tautological.

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

4. With what does psychologism concern itself?
(a) Concept of demarcation.
(b) Logical analysis.
(c) Questions of fact.
(d) Questions of justification.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Popper say methodological rules are?

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

3. What does Popper feel is a fruitless exercise?

4. What does the first rule of logic do?

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

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