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

2. What does Popper admit is a problem with scientific investigations?
(a) Subjectivity.
(b) Objectivity.
(c) Logical decisions.
(d) Abstract nature of philosophy.

3. What does Popper note about conventionalists appeal to simplicity?
(a) It was too fundamental.
(b) It cannot be practical.
(c) There was no logic in it.
(d) It could not save them from arbitrariness.

4. What is considered only if one class includes the other?
(a) Sub-justifications.
(b) Sub-classes.
(c) Sub-tests.
(d) Sub-dimensions.

5. What denotes what is universal about an occurrence?
(a) Post events.
(b) Singular statements.
(c) Sub-events.
(d) Events.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is used to make laws based on observations?

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

3. What do the constructions of the laws of nature determine?

4. What is Feigl's reasoning to the motion of simplicity?

5. What is not to be expected of methodology?

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