### Question --- Describe four methods for detecting an exoplanet, and the potential biases in the inferred populations of planets associated with each method. Roughly how many planets have been detected using each? ### Answer --- ![[exoplanet_overview.png|align:center]] ![[Detection Methods#Transit Method|Transit Method]] ![[Detection Methods#Radial Velocity Method|Radial Velocity Method]] ![[Detection Methods#Direct Imaging Method|Direct Imaging Method]] ![[Detection Methods#Microlensing Method|Microlensing Method]]