The Human Development Index (HDI)is a Statistic to Compare Quality

question 9

Multiple Choice

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a statistic to compare quality of life in different places.Why do some countries have low HDI values compared to others?

• A)People live longer and have greater incomes in these locations.
• B)Poverty,hunger,and health problems are greater in these places.
• C)The majority of the data is collected by U.S.agencies and is biased.
• D)Literacy and education is higher in these locations compared to others.
• E)The quality of life in these places in high.

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