When Comparing the Magnitude of Changes in Variables with Different

question 59

Multiple Choice

When comparing the magnitude of changes in variables with different scales it is best to

• A)express each variable as an index number.
• B)use only time- series data.
• C)express each variable as a logarithmic number.
• D)compare the absolute data on each variable.
• E)compare the relative data on each variable.

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