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According to Karl Popper, what is the main issue with concluding something to be true without testing it?
According to Karl Popper, what is the main issue with concluding something to be true without testing it?
- The hypothesis becomes irrelevant. (correct)
- The experiment becomes more valid.
- The hypothesis gains more importance.
- The probability decreases.
What is the main implication of falsifying an experiment's outcome, according to Karl Popper?
What is the main implication of falsifying an experiment's outcome, according to Karl Popper?
- The probability of the hypothesis increases.
- The hypothesis is strengthened.
- The experiment was conducted incorrectly.
- The hypothesis is also false. (correct)
In the context of Deductive Reasoning, what role do observations play?
In the context of Deductive Reasoning, what role do observations play?
- Formulate a problem to solidify the hypothesis. (correct)
- Confirm the hypothesis without testing.
- Make the hypothesis irrelevant.
- Increase the probability of the hypothesis.
Which method focuses on providing numerical support to a hypothesis without outright declaring it correct?
Which method focuses on providing numerical support to a hypothesis without outright declaring it correct?
In relation to Deductive Reasoning, what happens if an experiment's outcome is falsified?
In relation to Deductive Reasoning, what happens if an experiment's outcome is falsified?
According to Thomas Bayes, what is the key element in determining conclusions?
According to Thomas Bayes, what is the key element in determining conclusions?
What is the main focus of Science, Technology, and Society (STS)?
What is the main focus of Science, Technology, and Society (STS)?
What is one of the aims of Science, Technology, and Society (STS)?
What is one of the aims of Science, Technology, and Society (STS)?
What is the foundation of Science, Technology, and Society (STS)?
What is the foundation of Science, Technology, and Society (STS)?
Which philosopher is associated with the philosophy of science?
Which philosopher is associated with the philosophy of science?
What type of reasoning is associated with the Scientific Method according to the text?
What type of reasoning is associated with the Scientific Method according to the text?
What did John Stuart Mill and Francis Bacon propose about the inferred conclusions in science?
What did John Stuart Mill and Francis Bacon propose about the inferred conclusions in science?
What does constructive empiricism state about science?
What does constructive empiricism state about science?
According to instrumentalism, what are scientific theories primarily seen as?
According to instrumentalism, what are scientific theories primarily seen as?
What is the main argument of social constructivism in relation to scientific knowledge?
What is the main argument of social constructivism in relation to scientific knowledge?
Why has theoretical pluralism been criticized according to the text?
Why has theoretical pluralism been criticized according to the text?
What does reductionism focus on in terms of scientific theories?
What does reductionism focus on in terms of scientific theories?
Why is theoretical pluralism referred to as the 'disunity of science'?
Why is theoretical pluralism referred to as the 'disunity of science'?
