Quiz: Philosophy of Science

Quiz: Philosophy of Science

Test your knowledge of the principles and concepts in the field of philosophy of science with this informative quiz.

published on December 15, 2023
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What is the primary goal of science?

What is the primary goal of science?
To explain and understand natural phenomena through empirical evidence
To prove the existence of God
To promote technological advancements
To validate personal beliefs
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What is the demarcation problem in philosophy of science?

What is the demarcation problem in philosophy of science?
Distinguishing between science and non-science
Determining the nature of ultimate reality
Establishing ethical guidelines for scientific research
Explaining the source of scientific creativity
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What is the principle of falsifiability proposed by Karl Popper?

What is the principle of falsifiability proposed by Karl Popper?
A scientific theory should be capable of being proven false through empirical testing
Scientific progress is achieved through gradual accumulation of knowledge
All scientific theories are ultimately reducible to fundamental laws
Scientific theories should be based on observable facts and logical deductions
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What does Thomas Kuhn's concept of 'paradigm shift' refer to?

What does Thomas Kuhn's concept of 'paradigm shift' refer to?
A fundamental change in scientific worldview and methodology
The process of gathering empirical evidence through experiments
The application of mathematical models in scientific theories
The use of inductive reasoning to form scientific hypotheses
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What is the concept of 'underdetermination of theory by evidence'?

What is the concept of 'underdetermination of theory by evidence'?
Multiple theories can explain the same evidence, making it difficult to determine which theory is true
Scientific theories should be able to make accurate predictions
Scientific knowledge is based on subjective personal experiences
Observational data can never fully confirm a scientific theory
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Who proposed the concept of 'verisimilitude' in philosophy of science?

Who proposed the concept of 'verisimilitude' in philosophy of science?
Karl Popper
Thomas Kuhn
Auguste Comte
David Hume
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What is the 'problem of induction'?

What is the 'problem of induction'?
The challenge of justifying the extrapolation of observations into general principles or universal laws
The difficulty of conducting large-scale scientific experiments
The uncertainty principle in quantum mechanics
The conflict between science and religion
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What is Karl Popper's view on the concept of 'verification' of scientific theories?

What is Karl Popper's view on the concept of 'verification' of scientific theories?
Scientific theories can never be definitively verified, only falsified
All scientific theories must be verified through mathematical proofs
Verification is unnecessary as long as a theory is based on observable facts
Only currently accepted scientific theories should be subject to verification
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What is Occam's razor?

What is Occam's razor?
The principle that simpler explanations should be preferred over more complex ones, given equal explanatory power
A philosophical argument for the existence of God
The statistical concept of sampling error
The tendency for scientists to favor the status quo in their research
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What is the 'Duhem-Quine thesis' about scientific testing?

Scientific theories are always tested as a whole, making it difficult to attribute failures to specific parts
Testing of scientific theories should be conducted by non-specialists to avoid bias
Failed experiments should be repeated multiple times to confirm their results
Scientists should limit their hypotheses to avoid overcomplicating experiments
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What is the role of value judgments in science, according to Philip Kitcher?

What is the role of value judgments in science, according to Philip Kitcher?
Value judgments are involved in scientific reasoning, but they should be critically examined and open to revision
Value judgments should not influence scientific research
All value judgments are subjective and have no place in science
Scientists should prioritize societal values over scientific accuracy