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The Apparent Shift in the Position of a Nearby Star

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The apparent shift in the position of a nearby star when viewed from extreme points in Earth's orbit six months apart is called___________.


Definitions:

Correlation

A statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together, and the direction (positive or negative) of that relationship.

Magnitude

The size, extent, or importance of something, often quantified in terms of measurements or impact.

Case Study

An in-depth analysis of a particular subject, group, or event to explore causation in order to find underlying principles.

Analogue Experiment

A research method in which the researcher attempts to replicate or simulate under controlled conditions aspects of a real-life situation.

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