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The Logic of Scientific Discovery by Karl Popper - Test
  • 1. What is the main premise of Popper's falsifiability criterion?
A) A theory should be testable and refutable.
B) A theory must be widely accepted.
C) A theory should be proven true.
D) A theory requires empirical verification.
  • 2. What does Popper suggest is the role of hypotheses in science?
A) They affirm existing theories.
B) They should be accepted without question.
C) They should be subjected to rigorous testing.
D) They are simply educated guesses.
  • 3. In the context of scientific theories, what does 'demarcation' refer to?
A) The acceptance of scientific paradigms.
B) The collection of experimental data.
C) The confirmation of theories.
D) The process of distinguishing science from non-science.
  • 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 proven true if they are repeatedly observed.
B) They are tested and can be falsified, not verified.
C) They must always generate confirmed predictions.
D) They are equivalent to mathematical truths.
  • 6. In 'The Logic of Scientific Discovery', what does Popper emphasize about scientific inquiry?
A) It involves bold conjectures and rigorous attempts to refute them.
B) It relies on consensus among scientists.
C) It requires strict adherence to traditional methods.
D) It involves passive observations and data collection.
  • 7. In Popper's framework, what is the primary role of experiments?
A) To gather indisputable evidence.
B) To test the potential falsity of theories.
C) To validate existing knowledge.
D) To confirm the accuracy of predictions.
  • 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 no longer considered a valid scientific theory.
D) It is reformed to accommodate evidence.
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