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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 must be widely accepted.
B) A theory requires empirical verification.
C) A theory should be proven true.
D) A theory should be testable and refutable.
  • 2. What does Popper suggest is the role of hypotheses in science?
A) They should be accepted without question.
B) They are simply educated guesses.
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 process of distinguishing science from non-science.
B) The collection of experimental data.
C) The acceptance of scientific paradigms.
D) The confirmation of theories.
  • 4. According to Popper, what is the status of a scientific theory after it has been falsified?
A) It is retained as a useful approximation.
B) It is no longer considered a valid scientific theory.
C) It is affirmed as a potential truth.
D) It is reformed to accommodate evidence.
  • 5. In 'The Logic of Scientific Discovery', what does Popper emphasize about scientific inquiry?
A) It requires strict adherence to traditional methods.
B) It relies on consensus among scientists.
C) It involves bold conjectures and rigorous attempts to refute them.
D) It involves passive observations and data collection.
  • 6. Which statement reflects Popper's view on scientific laws?
A) They are proven true if they are repeatedly observed.
B) They must always generate confirmed predictions.
C) They are tested and can be falsified, not verified.
D) They are equivalent to mathematical truths.
  • 7. In Popper's framework, what is the primary role of experiments?
A) To validate existing knowledge.
B) To test the potential falsity of theories.
C) To gather indisputable evidence.
D) To confirm the accuracy of predictions.
  • 8. What is Popper's stance on theories that cannot be falsified?
A) They are established truths.
B) They are speculative but valuable.
C) They serve a practical function.
D) They are not scientific.
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