Science Ch. 1 1-16 Flashcards
Creation Mandate
The command given by God to Adam and Eve to fill the earth and have dominion over it (Gen.1:28).
Image of God
The combination of qualities that God has
placed in people as a reflection of Himself.
Biology
The Study of Life
Worldview
The perspective or collection of presuppositions a person uses to view and interpret the world.
Observation
Information gathered by using one of the five senses, or the process of gathering such information; can include measurements or descriptions.
Interpretation
The explanation or meaning given to a set
of observations; affected by one’s worldview.
Model
A simple, workable representation of a usually complex object or concept.
Theory
A model that attempts to explain a set of observations.
Law
A description (often mathematical), based on repeated observations, of the relationship between two or more phenomena.
Scientific Method
An orderly way of investigating phenomena by using measurable and repeatable observations to test a hypothesis.
Hypothesis
A simple, testable statement that predicts an answer to a question being investigated using the scientific method.
Survey
A subset of observations gathered from within a larger possible set of data.
Environmentalism
A broad philosophical and ethical movement that seeks to improve and protect the quality of the natural environment, sometimes at the expense of considerations for human needs and activities.
Conservation
The preservation and wise use of natural resources, usually with consideration for the current and future needs of humans.
Biotechnologies
The use of living systems and organisms to produce new products and technologies, often by manipulating cells or cellular components.
