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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) Empirical applications.
(b) Investigations.
(c) Internal consistency.
(d) Comparing theories.

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

3. What holds the fate of a theory?
(a) Point of view.
(b) Decisions.
(c) Justifications.
(d) Other theories.

4. What view does Popper take to analyze scientific thinking?
(a) Metaphysical.
(b) Philosophical.
(c) Epistemology.
(d) Linguistic.

5. What should the rules of epistemology adhere to?
(a) Logic.
(b) Demarcation.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Scientific theory.

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

7. Popper rejects perceptions because they tie into what type of principles?
(a) Inductive.
(b) Deductive.
(c) Logical.
(d) Metaphysical.

8. From what does methodological rule differ?
(a) Rules of logic.
(b) Rules of sustainability.
(c) Rules of science.
(d) Rules of truth.

9. What should guide the methods of testing scientific statements?
(a) Epistemology.
(b) Physics.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Logic.

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

11. What helps to realign or redefine accepted theory?
(a) Positive justification.
(b) Falsification feedback.
(c) Positive theory results.
(d) Deductive consequences.

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

13. Who view natural science as a logical construction of nature?
(a) Realists.
(b) Theorists.
(c) Conventionalists.
(d) Experimenters.

14. What deductive tests compare conclusions?
(a) Empirical applications.
(b) Investigations.
(c) Internal consistency.
(d) Comparing theories.

15. With what does psychologism concern itself?
(a) Questions of justification.
(b) Concept of demarcation.
(c) Questions of fact.
(d) Logical analysis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Popper say about positivism?

2. Popper feels the principle of causality is not falsifiable and therefore regards it as what?

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

4. In order to be true statements of science, what characteristic must these statements have?

5. What type of reasoning does Popper believe inductive reasoning is?

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