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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. How does Popper investigate the chain of logical reasoning?
(a) Relying of previous research.
(b) Understanding metaphysics.
(c) Breaking it into steps.
(d) Identifying trends.

2. With what does psychologism concern itself?
(a) Questions of justification.
(b) Concept of demarcation.
(c) Questions of fact.
(d) Logical analysis.

3. What increases with the amount of falsifiability?
(a) The opportunity for error.
(b) The complexity of a study.
(c) The level of research.
(d) The amount of information.

4. What is not to be expected of methodology?
(a) False data.
(b) Logical constructs.
(c) Proven theories.
(d) Profound truths.

5. What does Popper state many philosophers do not recognize when emphasizing the importance of simplicity?
(a) Relationships that arise because of this emphasis.
(b) Probabilities of this emphasis.
(c) Difficulties that arise because of this emphasis.
(d) Justifications that arise from this emphasis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of reasoning does Popper believe inductive reasoning is?

2. What does Popper consider to contribute to the cosmology of empirical science?

3. What helps to realign or redefine accepted theory?

4. What does Popper feel is a fruitless exercise?

5. What does Popper suggest is not psychological?

(see the answer key)

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