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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 does Popper say about the number of possible events with regard to testability?
(a) They are not limited unless proven otherwise.
(b) They are limited by the theory.
(c) They are infinite.
(d) They are finite.

2. What is determined by obscuring a logical connection between statistical and non-statistical interpretations, with regard to uncertainty theory?
(a) A physical basis.
(b) A metaphysical basis.
(c) A logical basis.
(d) A mental basis.

3. According to conventionalism, what is required to make determinations of the natural world?
(a) Laws.
(b) Inferences.
(c) Proofs.
(d) Theories.

4. What theory suggests that simplicity is expected to achieve a law-like regularity of events?
(a) Conventional.
(b) Metaphysical.
(c) Positivist.
(d) Pragmatic.

5. What type of reasoning does Popper believe inductive reasoning is?
(a) Scientific.
(b) Metaphysical.
(c) Rational.
(d) Philosophical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Popper feel is the result of adopting conditions to a hypothesis?

2. What challenges Poppers use of falsification as criteria in deciding is a theoretical system is empirical?

3. What is the result, according to Popper, when inductive logic is used?

4. How does Popper explain the differences in his selection process?

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

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