Suppose We Observe a Source of X-Rays That Varies Substantially

question 52

Multiple Choice

Suppose we observe a source of X-rays that varies substantially in brightness over a period of a few days. What can we conclude?

• A) The X-ray source must be a quasar.
• B) The X-ray source must contain a black hole with an accretion disk.
• C) The X-ray source can be no more than a few light-days in diameter.
• D) The X-ray source must have a strong, rapidly varying magnetic field.
• E) We must seeing the rapid orbit of two stars in a binary system.

Grasp how statistical significance levels (e.g., 1%, 5%) influence the retention or rejection of variables in a model.

Understand the use and interpretation of the coefficient of determination (R-Squared) in regression models.

Recognize the importance of ANOVA in validating regression models.

Understand how to incorporate nominal or categorical variables into regression models using dummy variables.

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