When Depicting a Higher-Dimensional Object in Lower-Dimensional Space

question 13

Multiple Choice

When depicting a higher-dimensional object in lower-dimensional space,

• A) this is immediately apparent when one looks at the resultant map
• B) severe distortion is possible
• C) external information cannot be overlain on the resultant map
• D) a perfectly accurate rendering results

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Definitions:

Psychophysics

The scientific study of the relationship between stimuli and the sensations and perceptions they produce.

Vision Scientist

A researcher who studies the physiology of vision, visual processing, and perception.

Signal-detection

a psychological theory that aims to quantify the ability to discern between information-bearing patterns and random patterns that distract from the information.

Sensory Input

Information received through the senses, which is then processed by the brain.