An Astronomer Detects a Type Ia Supernova in a Distant

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Essay

An astronomer detects a Type Ia supernova in a distant galaxy.In order to measure the distance to the galaxy using the supernova,what must the astronomer measure?

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Definitions:

Dichotomous

Pertaining to or involving a division or contrast between two completely opposite groups or things.

Cultural Bias

The tendency of a culture to interpret and judge phenomena by standards inherent to its own culture.

Normed

Refers to the process of standardizing a test or assessment by administering it to a specific group and using the results as a reference for interpreting individual scores.

Accommodations

Accommodations are adjustments or modifications provided to individuals with disabilities or special needs to enable them to participate fully in an activity or setting, such as in testing or in the workplace.