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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 does nothing.
(b) It sets up criteria.
(c) It creates provability.
(d) It creates understanding.

2. What is diametrically opposed to the critical attitude required of a scientist?
(a) Experimentation.
(b) Demarcation.
(c) Epistemology.
(d) Dogmatic defense.

3. To what does Popper equate critical thinking?
(a) Deductive thinking.
(b) Common sense.
(c) Inductive thinking.
(d) Rational attitude.

4. What does Popper consider to contribute to the cosmology of empirical science?
(a) Linguistic puzzles.
(b) Metaphysical and philosophical ideas.
(c) Inductive frameworks.
(d) Questions of fact.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what purpose are methodological rules developed?

2. Statements that rule things out rather than include more things are considered what type of statements?

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

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

5. What must a philosopher do to accept Poppers proposed definition of science?

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