A Narrowly Conceived Physical Quality-Of-Life Index Attempts to Measure

question 35

Multiple Choice

A narrowly conceived physical quality-of-life index attempts to measure:

• A) the gross national income.
• B) absolute poverty levels.
• C) the level of social injustice.
• D) the level of technological progress.
• E) living standards.

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Definitions:

Demographic

Relating to the statistical characteristics of human populations, such as age, race, gender, and income, used especially for identifying consumer markets.

Individual-level Variables

Factors or characteristics that pertain to, or can be measured at, the level of the individual person.

Matrimony

The state of being married, also referred to as the institution of marriage.

Civil Unions

A legally recognized union of a couple, similar to marriage, which provides some but not all the rights and responsibilities of marriage under the law.