Scientific Notation Is Used in Astronomy Primarily Because It Allows

question 8

Multiple Choice

Scientific notation is used in astronomy primarily because it allows us to

• A) write very large and very small numbers in a convenient way.
• B) talk about science in an easy way.
• C) change easy calculations into hard calculations.
• D) change hard calculations into easy calculations.
• E) explain science to engineers.

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Definitions:

Boolean Operator

Logical words or symbols (such as AND, OR, NOT) used in searches to combine or exclude keywords, enhancing precision.

Basic Search Term

A word or phrase used in a search engine to find relevant information on a topic.

Quantitative Researchers

Specialists who focus on gathering and analyzing numerical data to identify patterns, make predictions, and test hypotheses, often used in social sciences, marketing, and health research.

Verbal Data

Information or details that are expressed in words, whether spoken or written, as opposed to numeric or visual data.