Human Wellbeing Indicators

What is a developed country?

• A country with an undeveloped economy and a relatively high standard of living.

• A country with a well-developed economy and a relatively high standard of living.

What does GDP stand for?

• Gross Domestic Policy

• Gross Domestic Product

• Gender Difference Policy

What is the literacy rate?

• The percentage of the population that can read and write.

• The percentage of the population that can speak English.

• The percentage of the population that can read well.

Define 'well-being.'

• The ability to access school and hospital.

• Having lots of money and resources.

• The ability to access all things humans need in order to live happy and healthy lives.

• Feeling positive.

What type of indicator measures income?

• Political

• Environmental

• Social

• Economic

Countries with a high GDP always have high levels of wellbeing.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Why isn't GDP always the best indicator of wellbeing?

• It is unreliable.

• It doesn't account for all aspects of wellbeing.

• It is biased towards rich people.

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative indicator?

• Number of students who play a sport

• Number of civilian casualties in a war

• Happiness surveys/responses

• National income average

Which of the following options is an example of a quantitative indicator?

• Flavours of ice cream

• Life expectancy

• Colours used on book covers

• Emotional responses to an image of war

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data? Choose the most accurate answer.

• Qualitative is difficult to measure; quantitative is measurable

• Qualitative is subjective; quantitative is objective

• Qualitative provides more details; quantitative provides fewer details

• All of the above