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

2. From what does a theoretical system arise?
(a) Contradictions.
(b) Axioms.
(c) Universal statements.
(d) Conventions.

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

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

5. What is not to be expected of methodology?
(a) False data.
(b) Logical constructs.
(c) Profound truths.
(d) Proven theories.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of reasoning does Popper deny exists?

2. What does the first rule of logic do?

3. What types of statements are scientific theories?

4. What method does Popper say applies to science and is important to the theory of knowledge?

5. In order to be true statements of science, what characteristic must these statements have?

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