2. Verify that statements concerning the requirements for being
Scientific Theories agreed upon by both
evolution and
creation sources in the Introduction include:
1) Susceptible to testing /
repeatable experimentation. 3) Based upon actual observations.
2) Capable of being falsified if
indeed it were false.
3. Review the various sample references in the Introduction above, on the gereral
reference page, sample references
below, and any of your choosing, and
make a written referenced report (about one page each) on the following
parts.
Part I - Evolution Model:
1) Is the Theory of Evolution as
related to the origin of the Universe, our Solar System, and
macro-evolution susceptible to testing and experimentation? Why or why
not?
2) Is the Theory of
Evolution capable of being falsified? Why or why not?
3) Is the Theory of Evolution a
Scientific Theory? Why or why not?
4) Whether or not the Theory of
Evolution is a Scientific Theory, is there any scientific evidence
that
supports the theory? If so, what is the main evidence?
5) Is the Theory of Evolution
based on Science or Faith? Explain Why. State references.
[Sample references: 1. evol&mythc_bk.htm
2. bio_text1.htm
3. http://www.talkorigins.org/
4. Evolution:
The Triumph of an Idea (CD at reserve desk VV Lib)
Part II - Creation
Model:
1) Is the Theory of
Creation as related to the origin of the Universe, our Solar System, and life on
Earth
susceptible to testing and experimentation? Why or why not?
2) Is the Theory of Creation
capable of being falsified? Why or why not?
3) Is the Theory of Creation a
Scientific Theory? Why or why not?
4) Whether or not the Theory of
Creation is a Scientific Theory, is there any scientific evidence that
supports
the theory? If so, what is the main evidence?
4) Is the Theory of Creation
based on Science or Faith? Explain Why. State references.
[Samples references: 1. bk_youngearth_morris.htm
2.
http://www.answersingenesis.org [Enter "SCIENCE" in Search at
upper right of home page]
3. http://www.icr.org/pubs/imp/imp-idx.htm
[ICR IMPACT # 332, 331, 330] or http://www.icr.org/
4. "Creation CD-ROM" = Rebuttal
of "Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea" (CD at reserve desk VV Lib)
Part III - Conclusion:
1) Make a conclusion as to which, both, or neither theory (evolution and
creation) are scientific
theories. Support your conclusion with references.
2) Post your conclusion with
references on the Critical Thinking Club.
3) Respond in a professional way
to at least one other posting.