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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 10, Corroboration, or How a Theory Stands up to Tests.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What term does Popper use of empirical science?
(a) Artificial.
(b) Inductive.
(c) Metaphysical.
(d) Synthetic.

2. For a theory to be falsifiable, what must it prohibit?
(a) Conventionalism.
(b) Previous theories.
(c) Logic.
(d) At least one occurrence.

3. If a system is protected what will its degree of falsifiability be equal to?
(a) -1.
(b) 0.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

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

5. What types of statements have no logical justification in which to draw conclusions?
(a) Inferential.
(b) Circular.
(c) Singular.
(d) Logical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Popper feel about normally attained simplicity?

2. What is considered only if one class includes the other?

3. What does Popper feel is a fruitless exercise?

4. According to Popper, since measurement can be altered what does that say about using measurement in science?

5. What allows for considerations of whether a theory is falsifiable?

(see the answer key)

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