The Logic of Scientific Discovery by Karl Popper

1. What is the main premise of Popper's falsifiability criterion?

A) A theory requires empirical verification.
B) A theory should be testable and refutable.
C) A theory must be widely accepted.
D) A theory should be proven true.

2. What does Popper suggest is the role of hypotheses in science?

A) They affirm existing theories.
B) They are simply educated guesses.
C) They should be subjected to rigorous testing.
D) They should be accepted without question.

3. In the context of scientific theories, what does 'demarcation' refer to?

A) The process of distinguishing science from non-science.
B) The collection of experimental data.
C) The acceptance of scientific paradigms.
D) The confirmation of theories.

4. What is Popper's stance on theories that cannot be falsified?

A) They serve a practical function.
B) They are not scientific.
C) They are established truths.
D) They are speculative but valuable.

5. Which statement reflects Popper's view on scientific laws?

A) They are tested and can be falsified, not verified.
B) They are proven true if they are repeatedly observed.
C) They are equivalent to mathematical truths.
D) They must always generate confirmed predictions.

6. In 'The Logic of Scientific Discovery', what does Popper emphasize about scientific inquiry?

A) It involves passive observations and data collection.
B) It requires strict adherence to traditional methods.
C) It involves bold conjectures and rigorous attempts to refute them.
D) It relies on consensus among scientists.

7. In Popper's framework, what is the primary role of experiments?

A) To gather indisputable evidence.
B) To confirm the accuracy of predictions.
C) To validate existing knowledge.
D) To test the potential falsity of theories.

8. According to Popper, what is the status of a scientific theory after it has been falsified?

A) It is affirmed as a potential truth.
B) It is retained as a useful approximation.
C) It is reformed to accommodate evidence.
D) It is no longer considered a valid scientific theory.

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