One of the Most Important Reasons for Creating an Index

question 2

Multiple Choice

One of the most important reasons for creating an index is to ____.

• A)track a phenomenon over time
• B)assess the effectiveness of clinical interventions
• C)identify important skill sets
• D)compare the achievements of different groups

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