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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. How many conditions must a statement satisfy in order to be falsifiable?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

2. What should guide the methods of testing scientific statements?
(a) Psychology.
(b) Logic.
(c) Physics.
(d) Epistemology.

3. According to Popper, what can't universals be reduced to?
(a) Dogmatism.
(b) Infinite regress.
(c) A class of experiences.
(d) Psychologism.

4. What types of statements have no logical justification in which to draw conclusions?
(a) Circular.
(b) Inferential.
(c) Singular.
(d) Logical.

5. What deductive tests compare conclusions?
(a) Internal consistency.
(b) Investigations.
(c) Comparing theories.
(d) Empirical applications.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reproducible effect which refutes a theory?

2. How are theories used to explain the world?

3. What does Popper say methodological rules are?

4. How must scientific statements be tested?

5. What does Popper use to check his investigations?

(see the answer key)

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