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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the theory of theories?
(a) The logic of science.
(b) Existential statements.
(c) Causality.
(d) System of theories.

3. What does Popper do if proof for a statement can not be found?
(a) Suspends judgment.
(b) Retests.
(c) Denies the statement.
(d) Makes assumptions to better prove the statement.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of statement is deduced from universal statements?

3. What is the reason Popper rejects psychologism?

4. What does Popper suggest is not psychological?

5. What comprises empirical science?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the concept of numerical universality a problem for Popper?

2. What is the task of the logic of scientific discovery?

3. What argument does Popper present against conventionalists and positivists regarding the testing of a theory?

4. What is the benefit of singular statements?

5. What are three characteristics of theories?

6. Why does Popper discredit the conventionalist view of science?

7. What is the conventionalist view of science?

8. What is the falsification of a statement?

9. What is the purpose of empirical systems being consistent and falsifiable?

10. Popper states that scientific statements cannot be conclusively disproved. If this is the case what can be determined with these statements?

(see the answer keys)

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