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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 do conventionalists view Poppers beliefs on the underpinnings of new discoveries?
(a) A collapse of science.
(b) Logical.
(c) Good judgment.
(d) Unwarranted.

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

3. The success of a theory is base on what comparison?
(a) To the singular statements.
(b) To the scientist's point of view.
(c) To other theories.
(d) To the experimental justification.

4. What does Popper say methodological rules are?
(a) Conventions.
(b) Irrelevant.
(c) Keys to understanding.
(d) Testable.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What must a philosopher do to accept Poppers proposed definition of science?

2. What does Popper admit is a problem with scientific investigations?

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

4. How does deductive reasoning begin?

5. What type of content is considered valuable according to Popper?

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