All the Following Are Associated with Scientific Steps in the Search

question 16

Multiple Choice

All the following are associated with scientific steps in the search for a predictable longitudinal system except

• A)determining lunar distance.
• B)how to accurately measure the position of the moon in relation to the sun by day.
• C)the timing of Jupiter's eclipses.
• D)how to accurately measure the position of the moon in relation to the stars by night.
• E)worldwide separate star systems created for different skies in the southern hemisphere.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Operations

Mental processes that involve the manipulation and transformation of information in problem solving and decision making.

Field-Independent

A cognitive style where individuals tend to be more analytical, succeeding in tasks that require breaking down a larger picture into its component parts without being influenced by the context.

Embedded Figures

Involves finding a simple shape or figure hidden within a complex background, testing perceptual organization and the ability to distinguish foreground from background.

External Referents

Refers to objects, events, or entities outside of a person's mind that are referred to by linguistic expressions or symbols.