The Motivation for Using an Index Number Is to ________________

question 75

Multiple Choice

The motivation for using an index number is to ________________.

• A)transform the data to a standard normal distribution
• B)transform the data for a linear model
• C)eliminate bias from the sample
• D)reduce data to an easier-to-use, more convenient form
• E)reduce the variance in the data

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Definitions:

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate social norms, including formally enacted rules as well as informal understandings of acceptable behavior.

Rate of Incarceration

The number of individuals within a population who are confined in a prison or jail per 100,000 of the population.

Alternatives

Options or choices made available to individuals or groups that offer different means of achieving a desired outcome or solution.

Prisons

Institutions designed to detain individuals who have been convicted of crimes, intended for punishment, rehabilitation, or both.