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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 8, Probability.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are easier to test and falsify?
(a) Unified structures.
(b) Singular structures.
(c) Complex structures.
(d) Simple structures.

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

3. In order to be true statements of science, what characteristic must these statements have?
(a) They are logical.
(b) They are objectively testable.
(c) They have been tested.
(d) They are proven.

4. How does Popper explain the differences in his selection process?
(a) Using ordinal numbers.
(b) Using letters.
(c) Using discrete categories.
(d) Using rational numbers.

5. What type of content is considered valuable according to Popper?
(a) Low empirical content.
(b) High empirical content.
(c) Low metaphysical content.
(d) High metaphysical content.

Short Answer Questions

1. If two statements have equal logical content what must also be equal?

2. What are hypothetical estimates of frequency?

3. What guides a scientific experiment?

4. What is the concept of simplicity a part of according to Popper?

5. From what does methodological rule differ?

(see the answer key)

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