Types of Scientists
This scientist might study rock formations and minerals found in the earth's crust.
geologist
An idea that excludes spiritual things or truth from the Bible would be a _____________ idea.
secular
Data that is collected usually using an instrument and will have a number and a unit.
measured data
Data that is formed by combining types of data to get a new piece of information. Example. When we plotted years vs population growth we found the rate or the slope of growth.
Derived data
The fact that the sun rises and sets each day and our seasons continue expectedly, shows that the world operates in predictable ways. This represents the Principle of __________________.
uniformity
This scientist might study planets and stars.
astronomer
The commandment to fill the earth and subdue it and use what you learn to help others and glorify God.
Creation Mandate
Scientists develop these to explain their observations.
Theories
Data that is reported using words to report color, texture, smell..
descriptive data
Hypotheses, theories, and laws can all be scientific __________ because they explain and describe things.
models
This scientist might design bridges and buildings, or even new, more fuel efficient engines.
Engineer
The process by which God restores things to the way they were meant to be.
redemption
Something scientists make to represent an aspect of the real world. Could be physical, conceptual, or mathematical.
model
What: observations, explanations, models
How: organized study of nature
Why: exercise the Creations Mandate
What do these items describe?
science
This scientist may study different features of the ocean.
marine scientist
This scientist might study the water quality of a lake.
hydrologist
What are 3 main points to describe a Christian Worldview.
Creation, The Fall, and Redemption
This is an initial, fairly simple explanation for something that has been observed in the world. This statement will provide direction for any experimentation.
hypothesis
Science currently being performed to help a solve a problem in the present day.
operational science
The tiny, dense, mass that was produced by the "Big Squeeze" and then exploded in the Big Bang.
a singularity
This scientist might study weather patterns and climate change.
meteorologist
Ideas that we assume to be true because of our belief system.
Presuppositions
These describe a relationship in nature, often using a formula or mathematical equation.
Laws
A conclusion that is reached because of assumed truths that are held.
inference
The type of science that is being performed when trying to study something from the unobservable past. Example the formation of the Grand Canyon.
historical science