ThatQuiz Test Library Take this test now
On The Shoulders Of Giants by Robert K. Merton
Contributed by: Day
  • 1. What is the main theme of 'On the Shoulders of Giants'?
A) The cumulative nature of scientific knowledge.
B) The individual achievements of scientists.
C) The role of technology in science.
D) The history of philosophy.
  • 2. Who is the author of 'On the Shoulders of Giants'?
A) Karl Popper.
B) Thomas Kuhn.
C) Imre Lakatos.
D) Robert K. Merton.
  • 3. What metaphor does Merton use in his title?
A) In the shadow of giants.
B) On the shoulders of giants.
C) Through the lens of giants.
D) In the footprints of giants.
  • 4. What type of research is highlighted in Merton's work?
A) Historical and sociological.
B) Quantitative only.
C) Purely experimental.
D) Theoretical only.
  • 5. What is the Matthew Effect?
A) The idea that the rich get richer.
B) The idea of diminishing returns.
C) The idea of social mobility.
D) The idea that everyone is equal.
  • 6. In which field did Merton primarily establish his work?
A) Physics.
B) Economics.
C) Sociology.
D) Psychology.
  • 7. What does Merton explain as a disadvantage of the emphasis on individual scientists?
A) It encourages independence.
B) It enhances competition.
C) It fosters innovation.
D) It overlooks collaborative contributions.
  • 8. What does Merton emphasize about scientific progress?
A) It is entirely original.
B) It is independent from history.
C) It builds on previous knowledge.
D) It is determined by technology.
Created with That Quiz — where test making and test taking are made easy for math and other subject areas.