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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. How are theories used to explain the world?
(a) As concrete fact.
(b) As abstract thought.
(c) As guides.
(d) By questioning everything.

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

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

4. What type of statement is deduced from universal statements?
(a) Assumed.
(b) True.
(c) Singular.
(d) Logical.

5. What method does Popper say applies to science and is important to the theory of knowledge?
(a) Learning assumptions.
(b) Resolving contradictions.
(c) Proving theories.
(d) Understanding statements.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of reasoning does Popper deny exists?

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

3. What is not to be expected of methodology?

4. What does Popper feel is a fruitless exercise?

5. What is the theory of theories?

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