If an Observer Walks North Toward Increasing Latitude, the Number

question 2

Multiple Choice

If an observer walks north toward increasing latitude, the number of circumpolar stars would

• A)remain constant.
• B)decrease.
• C)increase.
• D)Unknown unless you also state the longitude of the observer.

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Definitions:

P-Value

The probability of obtaining test results at least as extreme as the results actually observed, under the assumption that the null hypothesis is true.

P-Value

The probability of observing a test statistic at least as extreme as the one observed, under the assumption that the null hypothesis is true.

Level of Significance

The probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true, used as a threshold in hypothesis testing.

Test Statistic

A calculated value from a data sample used to test a hypothesis against some criteria.