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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 does the first rule of logic do?
(a) States testability.
(b) Determines the type of research.
(c) Proves a scientific statement.
(d) Sets a norm.

2. What lies in the testability of simple systems?
(a) The flaw of simplicity.
(b) The construct of simplicity.
(c) The value of simplicity.
(d) The justification of simplicity.

3. What is used to make laws based on observations?
(a) Probability.
(b) Simplicity.
(c) Conventionalism.
(d) Theory.

4. What is the theory of theories?
(a) The logic of science.
(b) Causality.
(c) System of theories.
(d) Existential statements.

5. What is one characteristic of the relationship between theory and classes of statements that must be present?
(a) Auxiliary.
(b) Abstract.
(c) Tautological,
(d) Consistent.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what does methodological rule differ?

2. What is a precondition for rational consideration?

3. What types of statements have no logical justification in which to draw conclusions?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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