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True or False
Random chance is the source of order found in nature.
False
Smooth to the touch is an example of what kind of data?
Qualitative
75 pounds is an example of what kind of data?
Quantitative
True or False
Scientists often try to attempt to imitate the order found in nature.
True
This is a model that describes phenomena under certain conditions.
Law
This is the command given in genesis 1, instructing man to fill the earth and have dominion over it.
The Creation Mandate
This is an initial testable explanation of a phenomenon that stimulates and guides the scientific investigation.
Hypothesis
This is a model that explains a related set of phenomena.
Theory
What 2 divisions of science are branches of physical science?
chemistry and physics
Give an example of how a Christian can use science to fulfill the creation mandate?
studying and caring for creation
replicating the nature of order created by God
creating products that benefit other people
This is the degree of exactness of a measurement.
Precision
This is the systematic study of the universe to produce observations, inferences, and models.
Science
This is the study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter as well as changes in matter.
Chemistry
This is a system of moral values or a theory of proper conduct.
Ethics
This is the study of matter and energy and the interactions between them.
Physics
This is a workable explanation of a phenomenon.
Model
When faced with an ethical dilemma, what 3 questions help guide the Christian?
What does God's Word say?
What results are right?
How can I grow through this decision?
This is the basis upon which a model is assessed, taking into account how well it explains or describes a set of observations and how well that model makes predictions.
Workability
These are the foundation for all units in the SI and are based on physical constants.
Fundamental units
Which principle allows us to conclude that gravity acts the same today and will tomorrow as it did yesterday?
the principle of uniformity