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

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

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

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 confirmation of theories.
D) The acceptance of scientific paradigms.

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 proven true if they are repeatedly observed.
D) They are equivalent to mathematical truths.

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

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

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

A) To validate existing knowledge.
B) To confirm the accuracy of predictions.
C) To gather indisputable evidence.
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 no longer considered a valid scientific theory.
B) It is reformed to accommodate evidence.
C) It is retained as a useful approximation.
D) It is affirmed as a potential truth.

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