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