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Define Counter Example
An example that contradicts a conclusion
Define Hypothesis
An educated guess that attempts to explain an observation or answer a question
Define Scientific Theory
An explanation of the natural world that has been thoroughly tested and is supported by a significant amount of evidence
Define Scientific Law
A description of a natural phenomenon or principle that is supported by a significant amount of evidence and often includes mathematical terms
The idea that living organisms can be spontaneously formed form non-living substances
Spontaneous Generation
You might draw to the conclusion that heavier objects always fall faster than lighter objects. The counter example of a helium balloon contradicts that conclusion. What can you say about scientific conclusions then?
Scientific conclusions are continually being changed based on new information. Thus, they are not permanently settled.
What are the steps in the scientific method in their correct order?
Make observations and ask questions
Conduct background research
Construct a hypothesis
Test the hypothesis with an experiment
Analyze the results and draw a conclusion
Although the conclusions of science are not always settled, science is a very what?
worthwhile endevour
True or False: Science must conform to the scientific method
True
Although Egyptian scientists made some scientific discoveries, much of their process was
_____ and ______.
Trial and Error
Is measuring pressure changes with weather equipment an example of using science to test phenomena we cannot see?
Yes
The confusion caused by different data interpretation is not _________________________verses religion. It is really worldview verses worldview. And science is the battle ground.
Science
The confusion caused by different data interpretation is not science verses _________________________. religion. It is really worldview verses worldview. And science is the battle ground.
religion
The confusion caused by different data interpretation is not science verses religion. It is really _________________________ verses worldview. And science is the battle ground.
worldview
Scientific Process depends not only on scientists, but it also depends on what two things?
Government and Culture
The confusion caused by different data interpretation is not science verses religion. It is really worldview verses _________________________. And science is the battle ground.
worldview
Define Science
The systematic study of the natural world through observation and experimentation in order to formulate general laws
An ancient form of paper, made from a plant of the same name
Papyrus
Penicillin is made from what?
Mold
Who were thought to be the first real scientists?
Greek Scientist
In your text, you learned how Ignaz Semmelweis used the scientific method to determine that there was something unseen but deadly that could be carried from one person in the hospital to another. As time progressed, other scientists learned that these unseen objects were germs. The strict cleansing practices for priests to follow after touching a dead body are described in the Bible, centuries before man’s discovery of germs. Why should this not be a surprise?
Even though the people living during the time of the Old Testament did not know anything about germs, God did. So it makes sense that He would lay down instructions as to how His people should protect themselves against them.
List the examples of operational and historical science from the account below:
An archaeologist discovers a buried piece of pottery with a unique shape. He measures its height as 25 cm, its circumference as 70 cm, and its mass as 2.7 kg. He also takes a small sample of the pot and assesses it to be made of clay similar to the clay found in the area. Looking at the painted designs on the pot, he sees that they are similar to photos found in an ancient text. He also reads a description about how the unique shape of this pot was used for funeral ceremonies.
Examples of operational science are measuring the height, circumference, and mass of the pot as well as assessing what the pot is made of. Examples of historical science are identifying the painted designs to be similar to ones in an ancient text and finding writings that describe how the pot was used in funeral ceremonies.
What worldview replaced the Roman worldview?
Christian Worldview
Science progresses by building on the work of?
Previous Scientists
What is Mr. Rhea's favorite food?
Chicken Alfredo