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Astrophysics

Observational Techniques

Advanced decision-making in collecting astronomical data under ambiguous and limiting conditions.
Goal:
Learn how astronomical data is collected.
3Lessons
6Micro-lessons
AdvancedDifficulty
Lesson 1

Instrument Calibration Under Uncertainty

Judging when and how to recalibrate instruments when data is ambiguous.
Start2 Micro-lessons

Micro lesson 1
Ambiguous Drift in Sensor Output
Micro lesson 2
Conflicting Calibration Standards
Lesson 2

Data Integrity Versus Observation Opportunity

Balancing the urge to collect data with the risk of compromised integrity.
Start2 Micro-lessons

Micro lesson 1
Pressure to Capture During Suboptimal Conditions
Micro lesson 2
Partial Data and the Illusion of Completeness
Lesson 3

Interpreting Anomalies Without Overfitting

Resisting the impulse to explain every anomaly and knowing when to wait.
Start2 Micro-lessons

Micro lesson 1
Pattern Recognition Versus Overfitting
Micro lesson 2
Waiting Out the Outlier