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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 6, Degrees of Testability.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is important to Popper's argument for a logic of science?
(a) Universal statements.
(b) Theories.
(c) Potential falsifiers.
(d) Singular statements.

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

3. What guides a scientific experiment?
(a) Deductive reasoning.
(b) Theory.
(c) Inductive reasoning.
(d) Logic.

4. What does the first rule of logic do?
(a) Sets a norm.
(b) States testability.
(c) Proves a scientific statement.
(d) Determines the type of research.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the principle of causality say about all events?

2. For a theory to be falsifiable, what must it prohibit?

3. How does logic serve in determining if a statement is testable?

4. By seeking the highest degree of universality and precision, what type of content results?

5. What does Popper say about positivism?

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