Scientific Method
What is a theory?
Our best explanation at present.
Eating food is an example of which characteristic?
Living Things Gather Matter and Energy
Hypothesis
An informed prediction, based on a theory.
What is general revelation?
Truth gained through observation of creation.
All known living organisms are made up of molecules called?
Organic Compounds.
A hypothesis is an informed prediction, based on a theory. After you have formed a hypothesis what do you do next?
Experiment. Put the hypothesis to the test.
In Genesis 1:22 God said be fruitful and multiply. Which characteristic of living things does this point towards?
Living Things Grow, Develop, and Reproduce.
Scientific Fact
A statement that is supported by a lot of scientific evidence, which is correct so far as we know.
What is an example of special revelation?
The Scriptures (Bible)
What does life science seek to do?
Answer questions that come from a natural curiosity about the living world.
The scientific method describes...
...how to conduct valid experimental research
Sweating when it is hot is an example of what characteristic of living things?
Living Things Respond (To Stimuli)
Science
The process of using experiment, observation, and reasoning to develop mental models of the natural world. The mental models scientists develop are called theories.
List the three ways of knowing truth.
Direct Observation, Valid Logic, Divine Revelation
Put these is order from smallest to largest groups: ecosystems, biosphere, populations, communities.
Populations, communities, ecosystems, biosphere.
What is a variable?
Factor that changes in an experiment.
Living things adapt to their environment. What is a specific example (from the textbook) of this?
Bacteria developing resistance to antibiotics OR birds developing stronger beaks because of drought causing seeds to harden.
Mental Model
A representation or explanation that describes how some part of the natural world works; a scientific theory.
What is the difference between truth and scientific facts?
Truth is permanent, scientific facts are correct so far as we know (they can change).
What mission from God does life science help us accomplish?
Being good stewards of the creation God has entrusted to humanity.
What are the six steps (in order) of the scientific method according to our worksheet?
Identify the problem, research the problem, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis (experiment), observe and record, arrive at a conclusion.
What are the six characteristics of living things?
They are organized; gather matter and energy; grow, develop, reproduce; use and pass on genetic information; respond (to stimuli); adapt to their environment.
Cycle of Scientific Enterprise
The process of forming a hypothesis, executing an experiment, analyzing the data, reviewing the data and analysis, and forming the information into a theory.
What is a syllogism?
A series of two or more statements, called premises, followed by a conclusion.
What are the four categories of organic compounds?
Amino acids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids.