What Factor Has Seriously Reduced the Effectiveness Over the Last

question 127

Multiple Choice

What factor has seriously reduced the effectiveness over the last few years of the 5-m Hale telescope on Mount Palomar, California, formerly the largest telescope in the world?

• A) light pollution from nearby cities
• B) cracking of the mirror by the Los Angeles earthquake
• C) distortion of the mirror surface from repeated exposure to the cold night air on the mountain
• D) tarnishing of the mirror surface by air pollution

Understand notation for representing factors in factorial research designs.

Differentiate between main and interaction effects in the context of ANOVA testing.

Calculate mean squares and F-ratios in the context of ANOVA.

Determine critical values given alpha levels and degrees of freedom in statistical testing.

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