If There Were Enough Mass to Slow Down the Expansion

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Essay

If there were enough mass to slow down the expansion rate of the universe, how would the Hubble constant measured using very distant galaxies be different from what is observed in galaxies that are closer to us? Explain your answer. Is this what we observe in our universe?

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Definitions:

Idiographic

Pertaining to the study or approach that focuses on individual cases or events, emphasizing the unique aspects of each.

Blind Design

An experiment in which participants do not know whether they are in the experimental or the control condition. Also known as masked design, now the preferred term.

Idiographic Approach

A perspective in psychology that focuses on understanding the unique, subjective experiences and motivations of individuals, as opposed to general or universal principles.

Abnormal Behavior

Actions, thoughts, or feelings that are often considered by society to be outside of what's typical or acceptable.