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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) Existential.
(b) Universal.
(c) Singular.
(d) Proven.

2. From what does methodological rule differ?
(a) Rules of truth.
(b) Rules of sustainability.
(c) Rules of science.
(d) Rules of logic.

3. What is the concept of simplicity a part of according to Popper?
(a) Logical reasoning.
(b) Metaphysical logic.
(c) Infinite regress.
(d) Framework of induction.

4. What does Popper say about positivism?
(a) It is based on invalid assumptions.
(b) It is too narrow, limited, and misguided.
(c) It is a clear way of thinking.
(d) It is based on scientific data.

5. What does Popper think about statements in which individuals names do not occur?
(a) They are metaphysical.
(b) They are logical.
(c) They are tautological.
(d) They are not logical.

Short Answer Questions

1. Demarcation is based on what definition of Popper's?

2. What ties down fundamental ideas?

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

4. What does Popper consider existential statements to be?

5. What type of rule do positivists and reductionists adhere to, according to Popper?

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