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:

Linear Regression

A statistical method used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables by fitting a linear equation.

F-Test Statistic

A type of statistical test used to compare the variances of two populations or to test the significance of regression coefficients in a linear regression model.

Sum Of Squares

A statistical technique used to measure the variation or deviation of a set of values from the mean of those values.

Multiple Regression

A statistical technique that models and analyzes the relationship between a single dependent variable and two or more independent variables.