The Human Development Index (HDI)

question 48

Multiple Choice

The Human Development Index (HDI)

• A) was created by the Grameen Bank.
• B) measures improvements in the quality of life in different countries.
• C) focuses only on women in the developing world.
• D) is an initiative of the Catholic Church.

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Definitions:

Reference Laboratory

A specialized lab that performs testing beyond the scope of routine clinical laboratories, often for complex or uncommon tests.

Control Samples

Standard or reference samples used in experiments to ensure that the results are due to the condition being tested rather than other variables.

Standard

A specimen for which test values are already known; used to calibrate test equipment.

Medical Assistant

A healthcare professional who supports the work of physicians and other health professionals, usually in a clinic setting, through a variety of tasks.