In General, One Expects That Life Expectancy Reflect International Differences

question 21

Multiple Choice

In general, one expects that life expectancy reflect international differences in income levels. Do the data support such a claim?

• A) Average life span falls as relative poverty falls.
• B) Average life span increases as relative poverty falls.
• C) There is no statistically significant relationship between the two.
• D) The relation is not very strong.
• E) The relationship looks more like a U-shape.

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