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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 3, Theories.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is diametrically opposed to the critical attitude required of a scientist?
(a) Demarcation.
(b) Dogmatic defense.
(c) Experimentation.
(d) Epistemology.

4. What are the boundaries of conditions?
(a) Physical and metaphysical.
(b) Truth and falsehood.
(c) Theory and proof.
(d) Logic and non-logic.

5. What confuses the distinction between universal and individual names?
(a) Theoretical statements.
(b) Existential statements.
(c) Symbolic logic.
(d) Negative statements.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Popper say about positivism?

3. What type of reasoning does Popper deny exists?

4. What does Popper fear philosophers will think about methodological investigations?

5. What does Menger say about definitions?

(see the answer key)

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