How Is the Observed Height of Polaris Above the Horizon

question 41

Essay

How is the observed height of Polaris above the horizon related to an observer's latitude? (Hint: Consider three cases of observers located at the equator,the North Pole,and latitude = +45°. )

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Definitions:

Anchoring

Overestimation of the importance of a factor by focusing on it to the exclusion of other relevant factors.

Framing

The way information is presented so as to emphasize either a potential gain or a potential loss as the outcome.

Representativeness Heuristic

is a cognitive shortcut where the likelihood of an object belonging to a category is assessed based on its similarity to a typical case from that category.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that ease the cognitive load of making a decision, often leading to approximation or educated guesses.