This study is a qualitative investigation into a teenager's view of the nature of science. This thesis draws on arguments from various philosophies of science and describes the data collection techniques employed. The data are presented in eight categories which are assumed to be related to the notion of "truth" that is central to this teenager's view of science. Generally it was found that the teenager believes that the primary task of science is the same as that of the scientist--to find cures for diseases such as cancer and AIDS. The individual regards science as "truth" and believes that it is necessary to know what is inside a substance in order to explain how it works. The student's respect for science and for her science teacher suggests that her view of truth is a function of the relationship she has with the source of the information, since she uses the two categories of "truth" and "lie" to sort out her notion of truth. It is also suggested that gender may be intimately related to how students regard the truth of statements. Several questions about students' views of science are raised and are suggested to be the basis of further research. (Author/TW)