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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 comprises empirical science?
(a) Universal assumptions.
(b) Guides to explanations.
(c) Systems of theories.
(d) Natural laws.

2. What term does Popper use of empirical science?
(a) Artificial.
(b) Inductive.
(c) Synthetic.
(d) Metaphysical.

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

4. What does Popper suggest is the result of using logic to justify a statement?
(a) A loop that logic cannot escape.
(b) More problems.
(c) Theories.
(d) A solution.

5. What does Popper consider existential statements to be?
(a) Metaphysical.
(b) Logical.
(c) Concrete.
(d) Tautological.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Popper fear philosophers will think about methodological investigations?

2. For what purpose are methodological rules developed?

3. What ties down fundamental ideas?

4. What are the boundaries of conditions?

5. What does Popper suggest is not psychological?

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