The Base Year for an Index Number Is

question 55

Multiple Choice

The base year for an index number is

• A)determined by the year the variable equals exactly 100.
• B)dependant upon the type of data.
• C)declared by the federal government.
• D)chosen arbitrarily by those who construct the data.
• E)the year in which 2 or more index numbers are equal to 100.

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Definitions:

Hair Follicle

Invagination of the epidermis into the dermis; contains the root of the hair and receives the ducts of sebaceous and apocrine glands.

Sebaceous Glands

Small oil-producing glands in the skin that secrete sebum into hair follicles to lubricate the skin and hair.

Adipose Tissue

A type of connective tissue that stores energy in the form of fat, provides insulation, and supports and protects organs.

Subcutaneous Layer

The layer of tissue directly under the skin, composed of fat and connective tissues that insulate and protect the body.