When We Are Lucky Enough to See an Extrasolar Planet

question 15

Multiple Choice

When we are lucky enough to see an extrasolar planet transit its star:

• A)it will cause the star to vanish for several hours.
• B)we can find the planet's size, mass, and density by the drop in light.
• C)we can determine what elements are in its atmosphere.
• D)we can determine its shape.
• E)we can be certain it is a terrestrial, not a jovian.

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Definitions:

Residual Variation

The difference between observed values and those predicted by a statistical model, reflecting the portion of variation unexplained by the model.

Two Factors

In experimental design, refers to experiments that investigate the effect of two independent variables on a dependent variable.

Total Sum

The aggregate or overall total of a series of numbers or quantities.

Squares

In mathematics, the result of multiplying a number by itself.