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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. According to Popper, what philosophy ignores the hypothetical character of statistically derived estimates?
(a) Positivism.
(b) Conventionalism.
(c) Inductivism.
(d) Metaphysics.

2. What does Popper use to check his investigations?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Assumptions.
(c) Universal statements.
(d) Testability.

3. What concept does Popper consider probability to be outside of?
(a) Positivism.
(b) Falsification.
(c) Simplicity.
(d) Conventionalism.

4. For a theory to be falsifiable, what must it prohibit?
(a) Conventionalism.
(b) At least one occurrence.
(c) Previous theories.
(d) Logic.

5. What type of reasoning, according to Popper, is not rational?
(a) Inductive.
(b) Testable.
(c) Deductive.
(d) Scientific.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Popper, what can't universals be reduced to?

2. The success of a theory is base on what comparison?

3. What is directly linked to falsification?

4. What type of hypotheses does Popper warn against?

5. What is the reason Popper rejects psychologism?

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