Historical & Scientific Facts

• History & science rely on a common data base of facts in the physical world.
• While the factual data base is the same, their emphasis is different.
• History utilizes 7 fact gathering questions to understand past events.
• Science observes 7 parameters of nature to understand physical phenomena.

• The sixth & seventh observations of history converge on causality & purpose
• In this way, history works from recording facts to the analysis of principles.
• Causality & purpose are ultimately understood in light God's providence.
• Figure: "Providence: The Ongoing Work of the Eternal God."

• The conclusions of experimental science converge on the question of "how."
• Science seeks how elements of nature interact in causal relationships.
• In this way, science works from data to the principles holding them together.
• The conclusions of scientific method are separated into 3 confidence levels:

• Science often ventures into the philosophical realm pursuing the question why.