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

2. What deductive tests determine if a theory is a scientific advance?
(a) Empirical applications.
(b) Investigations.
(c) Comparing theories.
(d) Internal consistency.

3. How does deductive reasoning begin?
(a) Premise of logic.
(b) Premise of testability.
(c) Premise of induction.
(d) Premise of falsifiability.

4. What is the theory of theories?
(a) Existential statements.
(b) Causality.
(c) The logic of science.
(d) System of theories.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is not to be expected of methodology?

2. What type of statement is deduced from universal statements?

3. What view does Popper take to analyze scientific thinking?

4. What deductive tests compare conclusions?

5. What does Popper say about positivism?

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