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 ~ Curiosity ~ Caution Observation — Five senses

Inference logical conclusion based on observations

Science deals only with observables. Limitations

Science cannot prove universal negatives.

Limitations Science cannot make value judgments.

Limitations Science cannot provide final answers.

Science is not about truth; it is about finding predictions that work.

Scientism belief that science is the only way to learn about the world

Scientific Thinking ~ Curiosity ~ Caution ~ Commitment to certain presuppositions ~ Curiosity ~ Caution ~ Commitment to certain presuppositions

Presuppositions The natural world is an orderly place.

Presuppositions The orderliness of nature can be known by humans.

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 ~ Curiosity to the glory of God ~ Caution controlled by Scripture ~ Commitment to Christian presuppositions

to learn about God! Study science…

to fulfill God’s command to have dominion over His creation. Study science…

man’s responsibility to govern God’s creation Dominion Mandate

Genesis 1:28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it:

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. Genesis 1:28

Search for the Truth historical fact a true statement about the existence of something or about a past event

physical evidence recorded evidence physical evidence recorded evidence Search for the Truth

physical evidence visible remains of something Search for the Truth

preserved accounts (usually written) of events or observations made by humans Search for the Truth recorded evidence

historical fact scientific fact historical fact scientific fact Search for the Truth

observable measurable repeatable accurate observable measurable repeatable accurate Search for the Truth

historical fact scientific fact biblical truth historical fact scientific fact biblical truth Search for the Truth

Scientific Method

observable measurable repeatable 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.