The Periods and Subdivisions of Earth History, Arranged in Proper

question 24

Multiple Choice

The periods and subdivisions of Earth history, arranged in proper order, are called the:

• A) geologic timescale
• B) calendar year
• C) geologic flowchart
• D) stratigraphic timeline

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Definitions:

Error Variance

Error variance refers to the portion of variability in a set of data that results from factors other than the independent variable, often attributed to random or uncontrolled variables.

Shyness

A temperament or personality condition characterized by a feeling of unease or inhibition in social situations, possibly leading to avoidance.

Measurement Principle

The fundamental concept that any phenomenon to be studied must have a corresponding method of measurement to be scientifically investigated.

Aggregation

The combining together of different measurements, such as by averaging them.