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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 does Popper suggest is the result of using logic to justify a statement?
(a) Theories.
(b) A solution.
(c) More problems.
(d) A loop that logic cannot escape.

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

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

4. What does Menger say about definitions?
(a) They are fruitful.
(b) They are dogmas.
(c) They serve science well.
(d) They are based on observations.

5. What does Popper consider existential statements to be?
(a) Concrete.
(b) Tautological.
(c) Logical.
(d) Metaphysical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Popper admit is a problem with scientific investigations?

2. What ties down fundamental ideas?

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

4. What should the rules of epistemology adhere to?

5. What depends on both universal and singular statements?

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