Science = Knowledge
Science man’s observations of the world around him and the conclusions he makes from his observations
Science the knowledge gained from the careful, systematic investigation of the natural world
Think scientifically.
Scientific Thinking ~ Curiosity ~ Caution • Observation — Five senses
logical conclusion based on observations Inference logical conclusion based on observations
Science deals only with observables. Limitations Science deals only with observables.
Science cannot prove universal negatives. Limitations Science cannot prove universal negatives.
Science cannot make value judgments. Limitations Science cannot make value judgments.
Science cannot provide final answers. Limitations Science cannot provide final answers.
Science is not about truth; it is about finding predictions that work.
belief that science is the only way to learn about the world Scientism belief that science is the only way to learn about the world
Scientific Thinking ~ Curiosity ~ Caution ~ Commitment to certain presuppositions
The natural world is an orderly place. Presuppositions The natural world is an orderly place.
The orderliness of nature can be known by humans. Presuppositions The orderliness of nature can be known by humans.
perspective from which a person interprets all evidence in life Worldview perspective from which a person interprets all evidence in life
Christian Worldview Creation: God made the world and everything in it.
Christian Worldview The Fall: The world has fallen into a tragic state because of sin.
Christian Worldview Redemption: God is working to redeem this world to Himself.
Scientific Thinking ~ Curiosity to the glory of God ~ Caution controlled by Scripture ~ Commitment to Christian presuppositions
Study science… to learn about God!
to fulfill God’s command to have dominion over His creation. Study science… to fulfill God’s command to have dominion over His creation.
man’s responsibility to govern God’s creation Dominion Mandate man’s responsibility to govern God’s creation
Genesis 1:28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it:
Genesis 1:28 and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.
Search for the Truth historical fact a true statement about the existence of something or about a past event
Search for the Truth physical evidence recorded evidence
Search for the Truth physical evidence visible remains of something
Search for the Truth recorded evidence preserved accounts (usually written) of events or observations made by humans
Search for the Truth historical fact scientific fact
Search for the Truth observable measurable repeatable accurate
Search for the Truth historical fact scientific fact biblical truth
Scientific Method
observable measurable repeatable
Scientific Method 1. Establish the problem.
Scientific Method 2. Form a hypothesis.
Scientific Method 3. Test the hypothesis.
experimental variable only factor that differs between different groups when conducting an experiment
experimental group experimental variable is manipulated
control group experimental variable is not manipulated
Scientific Method 4. Classify and analyze data.
Scientific Method 5. Choose and verify the answer.
Scientific Method 6. Predict outcomes.