The A-G Classification Systematically Combines a Number of Socioeconomic Factors

question 38

Multiple Choice

The A-G classification systematically combines a number of socioeconomic factors to form one overall measure of social class standing and is an example of:

• A) composite-variable index.
• B) single-variable index.
• C) Chapin's Social Status Scale.
• D) multi-trait, multi-factor index.

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