18 Questions
According to Karl Popper, what is the main issue with concluding something to be true without testing it?
The hypothesis becomes irrelevant.
What is the main implication of falsifying an experiment's outcome, according to Karl Popper?
The hypothesis is also false.
In the context of Deductive Reasoning, what role do observations play?
Formulate a problem to solidify the hypothesis.
Which method focuses on providing numerical support to a hypothesis without outright declaring it correct?
Bayesian Confirmation Theory
In relation to Deductive Reasoning, what happens if an experiment's outcome is falsified?
The hypothesis is also false.
According to Thomas Bayes, what is the key element in determining conclusions?
Quantitative data
What is the main focus of Science, Technology, and Society (STS)?
Studying interactions between science, technology, and society
What is one of the aims of Science, Technology, and Society (STS)?
Instilling reflective knowledge for ethical decision-making
What is the foundation of Science, Technology, and Society (STS)?
Science as both philosophy and practice
Which philosopher is associated with the philosophy of science?
John Stuart Mill
What type of reasoning is associated with the Scientific Method according to the text?
Inductive Reasoning
What did John Stuart Mill and Francis Bacon propose about the inferred conclusions in science?
"The inferred conclusion is absolute and applies to everything else"
What does constructive empiricism state about science?
Science aims to give a true story of the Universe based on observable aspects.
According to instrumentalism, what are scientific theories primarily seen as?
Instruments for solving problems and making predictions.
What is the main argument of social constructivism in relation to scientific knowledge?
Scientific knowledge is derived from collective observations.
Why has theoretical pluralism been criticized according to the text?
It forfeits the benefits of examining inter-theoretic relations.
What does reductionism focus on in terms of scientific theories?
Thesis about ontologies, laws, theories, or linguistic expressions.
Why is theoretical pluralism referred to as the 'disunity of science'?
It promotes a multidisciplinary approach rather than a unified body of knowledge.
Test your knowledge on the philosophy of science with this quiz covering key concepts by David Hume, Karl Hempel, and Rev. Thomas Bayes. Explore the problem of induction, hypothetico-deductive method, and Bayesian confirmation theory.
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