Chapter 1 Crossword Puzzle

5. the study of life
8. model that attempts to explain a set of observations
10. the explanation or meaning given to a set of observations; affected by one's worldview
11. the perspective or collection of presuppositions a person uses to view and interpret the world
13. The study of often-controversial ethical issues that arise as the result of new advances in biology and medicine
14. of god- The combination of qualities that God has placed in people as a reflection of himself
15. The preservation and wise use of natural resources, usually with consideration for the current and future needs of humans
16. method-An orderly way of investigating phenomena by using measurable and repeatable observations to test a hypothesis

1. use of living systems and organisms to produce new products and technologies, often by manipulating cells or cellular components.
2. subset of observations gathered from within a larger possible set of data
3. simple testable statement that predicts an answer to a question being investigated using the scientific method
4. description based on repeated observations of the relationship between two or more phenomena
6. Information gathered by using one of the five senses, or the process of gathering such information; can include measurements or descriptions
7. mandate- the command given by god to Adam and Eve to fill the earth and have dominion over it
9. 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
12. simple, workable representation of a usually complex object or concept