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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 5, The Problem of Empirical Basis.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What type of reasoning does Popper believe inductive reasoning is?
(a) Metaphysical.
(b) Rational.
(c) Philosophical.
(d) Scientific.

4. What method does Popper say applies to science and is important to the theory of knowledge?
(a) Resolving contradictions.
(b) Understanding statements.
(c) Learning assumptions.
(d) Proving theories.

5. According to conventionalism, what is required to make determinations of the natural world?
(a) Laws.
(b) Proofs.
(c) Inferences.
(d) Theories.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is important to Popper's argument for a logic of science?

2. What does Popper do if proof for a statement can not be found?

3. What does the principle of causality say about all events?

4. What should guide the methods of testing scientific statements?

5. How does deductive reasoning begin?

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