The Index of Leading Indicators Compiled by the Conference Board

question 55

Multiple Choice

The index of leading indicators compiled by the Conference Board includes 10 data series that are used to forecast economic activity about ______ in advance.

• A) one month
• B) six to nine months
• C) one to two years
• D) five to ten years

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Definitions:

Proximal Development

A concept in psychology referring to the zone of development where a learner can perform a task under adult guidance or with peer collaboration that could not be achieved alone.

Imitate

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Body Mass Index

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Head Start

A federally funded early-childhood intervention program for low-income children of preschool age.