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