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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What deductive tests determine if a theory is a scientific advance?
(a) Internal consistency.
(b) Comparing theories.
(c) Investigations.
(d) Empirical applications.

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

3. What is a precondition for rational consideration?
(a) Objectivity.
(b) Subjectivity.
(c) Falsification.
(d) Justification.

4. How must scientific statements be tested?
(a) By their deductive consequences.
(b) Systematically.
(c) Logically.
(d) By their inductive consequences.

5. Statements that rule things out rather than include more things are considered what type of statements?
(a) Falsifiable.
(b) Universal.
(c) Tautological.
(d) Singular.

6. According to conventionalists, what will yields more complete results of science?
(a) Experimentation.
(b) Logical constructions of nature.
(c) Greater mastery.
(d) Inferences.

7. What is the reason Popper rejects psychologism?
(a) Perceptions are inter-objective.
(b) Perceptions allow for justifications.
(c) Perceptions are inter-subjective.
(d) Perceptions do not allow for justifications.

8. From what does a theoretical system arise?
(a) Axioms.
(b) Conventions.
(c) Contradictions.
(d) Universal statements.

9. Statements that are not testable serve what purpose?
(a) Suggest a problem.
(b) Validate previous experience.
(c) They serve no purpose.
(d) Judge science.

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

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

12. For what purpose are methodological rules developed?
(a) Protect demarcation.
(b) Wholly prove demarcation.
(c) Falsity demarcation.
(d) Question demarcation.

13. What can observation do for science?
(a) Provide information on facts.
(b) Establish the truth of a statement.
(c) Justify statements.
(d) Assume falsification.

14. What types of statements are scientific theories?
(a) Universal.
(b) Logical.
(c) Proven.
(d) Singular.

15. What must be identical to basic statements?
(a) Universal statements.
(b) Potential falsifiers.
(c) Singular statements.
(d) Theories.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Popper do if proof for a statement can not be found?

2. What does Popper admit is a problem with scientific investigations?

3. What is not to be expected of methodology?

4. How are theories used to explain the world?

5. What type of reasoning does Popper deny exists?

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