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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 state many philosophers do not recognize when emphasizing the importance of simplicity?
(a) Justifications that arise from this emphasis.
(b) Relationships that arise because of this emphasis.
(c) Probabilities of this emphasis.
(d) Difficulties that arise because of this emphasis.

2. What are easier to test and falsify?
(a) Singular structures.
(b) Unified structures.
(c) Complex structures.
(d) Simple structures.

3. What allows for considerations of whether a theory is falsifiable?
(a) Universal statements.
(b) Theories.
(c) Potential falsifiers.
(d) Basic statements.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What hypothetical estimate of frequency suggests equal distribution, normally based on considerations of symmetry?

2. What are the boundaries of conditions?

3. What holds the fate of a theory?

4. What is complimentary to the degree of falsifiability?

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

(see the answer key)

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