Which of the Following Statements About Calculating Composite Indices Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about calculating composite indices is NOT correct?

• A) The weighted average of relatives and weighted aggregate produce the same value
• B) Neither method for calculation is preferred - but the method used in calculation should be reported
• C) When comparing composite indices, the same method should be used
• D) The weighted average of relatives method is less affected by extreme values than the weighted aggregate method

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Definitions:

Independent Variables

Factors in an experiment that are intentionally changed or manipulated to observe their effect on dependent variables.

Manipulated

Altered or controlled in a skillful manner, often referring to variables in scientific experiments or to influence people's behaviors or perceptions.

Dependent Variables

In an experiment, these are the variables that are tested and measured to see if they are affected by changes in the independent variables.

Progressive Relaxation

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