The Logic of Scientific Discovery by Karl Popper

1. What is the main premise of Popper's falsifiability criterion?

A) A theory requires empirical verification.
B) A theory should be proven true.
C) A theory should be testable and refutable.
D) A theory must be widely accepted.

2. What does Popper suggest is the role of hypotheses in science?

A) They are simply educated guesses.
B) They should be subjected to rigorous testing.
C) They should be accepted without question.
D) They affirm existing theories.

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 collection of experimental data.
D) The process of distinguishing science from non-science.

4. 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 reformed to accommodate evidence.
C) It is retained as a useful approximation.
D) It is affirmed as a potential truth.

5. 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.

6. Which statement reflects Popper's view on scientific laws?

A) They must always generate confirmed predictions.
B) They are proven true if they are repeatedly observed.
C) They are equivalent to mathematical truths.
D) They are tested and can be falsified, not verified.

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. What is Popper's stance on theories that cannot be falsified?

A) They are speculative but valuable.
B) They are not scientific.
C) They serve a practical function.
D) They are established truths.

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