I. Chapter 1

Question 0

What is science’s purpose?

Answer 0

To see how living things function.

Question 1

What is life science?

Answer 1

Life science is the study of living things.

Question 2

Describe three characteristics of a Biblical view of science.

Answer 2

a. Being curious to the glory of God
b. Be cautious with scripture—don’t corrupt it.
c. Commit to Biblical presuppositions.

Question 3

Describe three characteristics of scientific thinking.

Answer 3

a. Curiosity
b. Caution
c. Commitment to presuppositions

Question 4

What is worldview and naturalism?

Answer 4

Worldview is a way a person sees and interprets the world.
Naturalism is the worldview that nature is the ultimate reality and there is no supernatural force that started or sustains nature.

Question 5

Scientific Method Steps

Answer 5

1. Define the problem/issue/goal. It must be measurable, observable and repeatable. This step may require research about the problem.
2. Form a hypothesis.
   2a. An if/then statement is an easier way for
   a hypothesis.
3. Test the hypothesis. In this step, you will observe and record data which should be numerical.
4. Analyze the data by comparing it to the hypothesis
5. Verify by retesting.

Question 6

Dependent Variable

Answer 6

The response that is measured and is the result of the IV.

Question 7

Independent Variable

Answer 7

The condition you manipulate on purpose.

Question 8

Constants

Answer 8

Conditions you control in an experiment to ensure there’s only one independent variable.

Question 9

Control Group

Answer 9

Group not exposed to the variable.

Question 10

Experimental Group

Answer 10

Group exposed to variable.

Question 11

Hypothesis

Answer 11

A testable statement; an educated guess

Question 12

What do you use when testing your hypothesis?

Answer 12

• variable
• independent variable &dependent variable
• experimental group
• control group
• constants.