Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Duncan

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of the Duncan index of dissimilarity,D?

• A) This index is used to compare occupational distributions.
• B) The index can be used to compare any number of groups in any number of occupations.
• D) The dissimilarity between distributions increases with D.
• E) Distributions are identical if D is equal to zero.

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