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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 4, Falsifiability.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Popper fear philosophers will think about methodological investigations?
(a) There is no substance in them.
(b) They do not belong to philosophy.
(c) They do not work.
(d) They contradict years of thought.

2. What is one approach to knowledge considered by Popper?
(a) Purposive.
(b) Accidental.
(c) Common sense.
(d) Inductive.

3. What does Popper admit is a problem with scientific investigations?
(a) Logical decisions.
(b) Objectivity.
(c) Abstract nature of philosophy.
(d) Subjectivity.

4. What must a philosopher do to accept Poppers proposed definition of science?
(a) Understand empirical science.
(b) Read his background theories.
(c) Accept the consequences.
(d) Agree with its constructs.

5. For what purpose are methodological rules developed?
(a) Question demarcation.
(b) Wholly prove demarcation.
(c) Falsity demarcation.
(d) Protect demarcation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of reasoning does Popper deny exists?

2. How do conventionalists view Poppers beliefs on the underpinnings of new discoveries?

3. What does Popper say about positivism?

4. What is not to be expected of methodology?

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

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