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 should be proven true.
D) A theory must be widely accepted.

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

A) They are simply educated guesses.
B) They affirm existing theories.
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 confirmation of theories.
B) The acceptance of scientific paradigms.
C) The process of distinguishing science from non-science.
D) The collection of experimental data.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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