What Is a Major Selecting Factor for Astronomers Looking to Place

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is a major selecting factor for astronomers looking to place a telescope atop a mountain?

• A) non-turbulent airflow
• B) percentage of tree-coverage
• C) amount of precipitation
• D) the country it is located within
• E) the economics of the location

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Definitions:

Developmental Perspective

An approach in psychology and other disciplines that focuses on how individuals grow and change throughout their lifespan, including physical, cognitive, and social development.

Observer Bias

A form of research error that occurs when an observer's expectations or personal beliefs influence their interpretation of experimental outcomes.

Ecological-Systems Approach

A perspective on human development that considers all of the influences from the various contexts of development. (Later renamed bioecological theory.)

Bronfenbrenner

A psychologist known for his ecological systems theory, which considers the complex interrelations between individual development and environmental factors.