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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. Statements that rule things out rather than include more things are considered what type of statements?
(a) Universal.
(b) Tautological.
(c) Singular.
(d) Falsifiable.

2. What does the principle of causality say about all events?
(a) They can be deductively predicted.
(b) They must use previous assumptions.
(c) They can in inductively predicted.
(d) They must be falsifiable.

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

4. What ties down fundamental ideas?
(a) Conventions.
(b) Rules.
(c) Constructs.
(d) Contradictions.

5. What is one approach to knowledge considered by Popper?
(a) Inductive.
(b) Accidental.
(c) Purposive.
(d) Common sense.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the concept of simplicity a part of according to Popper?

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

4. What deductive tests determine if a theory is a scientific advance?

5. What is the theory of theories?

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