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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 7, Simplicity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Popper give credit to conventionalism for doing?
(a) Blind acceptance of logic.
(b) Adapting to varying conditions.
(c) Linking theory to experiment.
(d) Offering differing opinions.

2. Popper rejects perceptions because they tie into what type of principles?
(a) Inductive.
(b) Logical.
(c) Deductive.
(d) Metaphysical.

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

4. What is complimentary to the degree of falsifiability?
(a) Probability.
(b) Justifications.
(c) Empty classes.
(d) Logic.

5. What type of statement is deduced from universal statements?
(a) Singular.
(b) Assumed.
(c) True.
(d) Logical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is used to make laws based on observations?

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

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

4. How does Popper investigate the chain of logical reasoning?

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

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