Which of the Following Methods Has Led to the Most

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods has led to the most discoveries of extrasolar planet candidates?

• A)detecting the gravitational effect of an orbiting planet by looking for the Doppler shifts in the star's spectrum
• B)detecting the infrared light emitted by the planet
• C)detecting a planet ejected from a binary star system
• D)detecting the dip in measured brightness as the planet crosses our line of sight to the star
• E)detecting the shift of the star's position against the sky due to the planet's gravitational pull

Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic motivations and their impact on human behavior.

Understand the concept of primary drives and their influence on behavior.

Understand the concept and implications of spurious relationships in research.

Identify and describe various types of unscientific thinking and their impact on research.

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Definitions:

Operationalize

The process of defining a research variable or concept so it can be measured or empirically examined.

Mood Swing

Rapid and intense changes in emotional state or mood.

Negative Linear Relationship

A relationship in which increases in the values of the first variable are accompanied by decreases in the values of the second variable.

Operational Definitions

Specific articulations of a concept or variable in terms of the procedures or techniques used to measure or manipulate it.