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A Christian Biologist's Reflections on the Scientific Method

Mennega, Aaldert (1972) A Christian Biologist's Reflections on the Scientific Method. Creation Research Society Quarterly, 9 (1): 6.

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Abstract

This excerpt from a Christian biologist's reflection on the scientific method argues that scientific inquiry is deeply intertwined with one's personal beliefs and values. The author details the scientific method's steps—observation, hypothesis formation, data collection, and evaluation—emphasizing that each stage is influenced by the researcher's worldview. He uses examples like pollen analysis studies and a housewife canning applesauce to illustrate how the scientific method applies broadly, but that a scientist's faith informs their interpretations and conclusions. Ultimately, the piece advocates for integrating scientific findings with a Christian worldview, suggesting that scientific knowledge should enrich and deepen one's faith, rather than exist as a separate, independent entity.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Q Science (General) > Q175 Philosophy of Science
Depositing User: Admin
Date Deposited: 18 Mar 2025 21:39
Last Modified: 18 Mar 2025 21:39
URI: https://crsq.creationresearch.org/id/eprint/199

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