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The Logic of Scientific Discovery by Karl Popper - Test
Contributed by: Casey
  • 1. What is the main premise of Popper's falsifiability criterion?
A) A theory should be testable and refutable.
B) A theory requires empirical verification.
C) A theory must be widely accepted.
D) A theory should be proven true.
  • 2. What does Popper suggest is the role of hypotheses in science?
A) They should be subjected to rigorous testing.
B) They should be accepted without question.
C) They affirm existing theories.
D) They are simply educated guesses.
  • 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 established truths.
C) They are not scientific.
D) They are speculative but valuable.
  • 5. Which statement reflects Popper's view on scientific laws?
A) They are tested and can be falsified, not verified.
B) They are proven true if they are repeatedly observed.
C) They are equivalent to mathematical truths.
D) They must always generate confirmed predictions.
  • 6. In 'The Logic of Scientific Discovery', what does Popper emphasize about scientific inquiry?
A) It relies on consensus among scientists.
B) It requires strict adherence to traditional methods.
C) It involves passive observations and data collection.
D) It involves bold conjectures and rigorous attempts to refute them.
  • 7. In Popper's framework, what is the primary role of experiments?
A) To confirm the accuracy of predictions.
B) To gather indisputable evidence.
C) To test the potential falsity of theories.
D) To validate existing knowledge.
  • 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 retained as a useful approximation.
C) It is affirmed as a potential truth.
D) It is reformed to accommodate evidence.
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