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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Statements that rule things out rather than include more things are considered what type of statements?

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

3. According to conventionalists, what will yields more complete results of science?

4. Demarcation is based on what definition of Popper's?

5. What is one characteristic of the relationship between theory and classes of statements that must be present?

Short Essay Questions

1. What must be assumed to justify a universal statement?

2. How does one make a statement falsifiable?

3. With regard to universal and singular statements, what does Popper note about symbolic logic?

4. What are the two conditions that must be met for a statement to be falsifiable?

5. How is a naturalistic view constraining to scientific thought?

6. How does metaphysics factor into the scientific process?

7. How do methodological rules differ from logical or deductive rules?

8. How does Popper define a scientist?

9. Why does Popper view positivism as narrow, limited, and misguided?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What three steps must be taken for a statement to be logically examined? Discuss each step and identify its place in this process as well as its role.

Essay Topic 2

Popper discusses the relationship between corroborability and testability. Discuss this relationship. Is this relationship positive or negative? Must is be one or the other in order for science to be successful? Provide support for your answer using examples and evidence from the readings.

Essay Topic 3

Popper leaves the question of the benefits of more or fewer falsifiers open. Discuss the benefits or drawbacks of more or fewer falsifiers. Based on this information, which do you feel is better? Explain your answer.

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