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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 view does Popper take to analyze scientific thinking?
(a) Metaphysical.
(b) Epistemology.
(c) Linguistic.
(d) Philosophical.

2. What is used to capture and explain the world?
(a) Laws of nature.
(b) Theories.
(c) Logical statements.
(d) Scientific data.

3. What has a limited utility in comparing falsifiers?
(a) Sub-justifications.
(b) Sub-tests.
(c) Sub-classes.
(d) Sub-dimensions.

4. What comprises empirical science?
(a) Universal assumptions.
(b) Natural laws.
(c) Guides to explanations.
(d) Systems of theories.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of approach do positivists use to investigate scientific statements?

2. What guides a scientific experiment?

3. What concept does Popper consider probability to be outside of?

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

5. What is directly linked to falsification?

(see the answer key)

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