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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. Natural laws are in a form to negate what type of statements?
(a) Singular.
(b) Proven.
(c) Existential.
(d) Universal.

2. What does Popper feel is a fruitless exercise?
(a) Naming universal things.
(b) Naming singular things.
(c) Naming logical things.
(d) Naming metaphysical things.

3. What does Popper states the "game of science" is?
(a) A farce.
(b) A principle.
(c) An ultimate truth.
(d) A concept.

4. What type of approach do positivists use to investigate scientific statements?
(a) Logical approach.
(b) Theoretical approach.
(c) Inductive approach.
(d) Deductive approach.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Popper suggest is the result of using logic to justify a statement?

2. What type of reasoning does Popper believe inductive reasoning is?

3. What is diametrically opposed to the critical attitude required of a scientist?

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

5. From what does a theoretical system arise?

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