Karl Popper and Falsification

What did Karl Popper disagree with regarding the traditional view of scientific hypotheses?

• That evidence is not necessary for hypotheses.

• That scientists should only look for supporting evidence.

• That hypotheses should be bold and falsifiable.

• That all swans are white.

According to Popper, what should scientists do instead of looking for supporting evidence?

• Seek to confirm their hypotheses.

• Avoid testing their hypotheses.

• Only study white swans.

• Search for evidence to refute their hypotheses.

What is the main focus of science according to Popper?

• Supporting existing theories.

• Falsification of hypotheses.

• Confirmation of hypotheses.

• Avoiding conjectures.

How did Popper view Marxism in terms of scientific analysis?

• As a valid scientific theory.

• As a pseudoscience.

• As an irrefutable hypothesis.

• As a confirmed theory.

What did Marxists argue was the cause of all historical events?

• Cultural influences.

• Political decisions.

• Economic factors.

• Class struggle.

How did Marxists explain the workers' failure to revolt?

• Economic prosperity.

• Government intervention.

• False consciousness.

• Lack of resources.

What did Popper claim about Marxist hypotheses when they were immunized against counter-evidence?

• They became more scientific.

• They were proven correct.

• They turned into irrefutable pseudoscience.

• They were falsified.

What was the implication of Marxist hypotheses being irrefutable?

• They could be proven wrong.

• They were scientifically valid.

• They were always right regardless of evidence.

• They required more evidence.