Absorption Spectra Can Be Used to Detect

question 13

Multiple Choice

Absorption spectra can be used to detect:

• A) the chemical composition of a star.
• B) temperature and pressures in the core of a star.
• C) the mass of a star.
• D) the age of a star.

Identify key concepts related to research design and methodology in psychology.

Understand the application and importance of operational definitions in research.

Appreciate the principle of parsimony and its role in selecting theories.

Recognize the influence of hindsight reasoning on the validation of psychological theories and research.

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Definitions:

Average Propensity

Average Propensity refers to the average tendency of individuals or entities, such as the average propensity to consume or save, measured over a specific period or income level.

Disposable Income

The available cash reserves for households to spend and save once taxes on income have been settled.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households; an economic activity that represents spending by consumers.

Average Propensity

The ratio of total consumption to total income, indicating the average tendency of consumers to spend their income.