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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 must be widely accepted.
B) A theory should be proven true.
C) A theory should be testable and refutable.
D) A theory requires empirical verification.
  • 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 are simply educated guesses.
D) They affirm existing theories.
  • 3. In the context of scientific theories, what does 'demarcation' refer to?
A) The collection of experimental data.
B) The confirmation of theories.
C) The process of distinguishing science from non-science.
D) The acceptance of scientific paradigms.
  • 4. 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 retained as a useful approximation.
C) It is no longer considered a valid scientific theory.
D) It is affirmed as a potential truth.
  • 5. In 'The Logic of Scientific Discovery', what does Popper emphasize about scientific inquiry?
A) It requires strict adherence to traditional methods.
B) It involves bold conjectures and rigorous attempts to refute them.
C) It involves passive observations and data collection.
D) It relies on consensus among scientists.
  • 6. In Popper's framework, what is the primary role of experiments?
A) To confirm the accuracy of predictions.
B) To validate existing knowledge.
C) To test the potential falsity of theories.
D) To gather indisputable evidence.
  • 7. What is Popper's stance on theories that cannot be falsified?
A) They are not scientific.
B) They are speculative but valuable.
C) They are established truths.
D) They serve a practical function.
  • 8. Which statement reflects Popper's view on scientific laws?
A) They must always generate confirmed predictions.
B) They are equivalent to mathematical truths.
C) They are proven true if they are repeatedly observed.
D) They are tested and can be falsified, not verified.
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