Worksheets2.3.5 LC L4 G12 - Measuring Development
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which statement about development is false?
Development is an abstract concept and being able to measure can give an indication if progress is being made.
the measurement of development can be a contentious issue
Development can be a contentious issue because there are multiple perspectives on the issue.
Development is easily calculated and development scores are accepted by all
Which is the description of a 'QUANTITATIVE' indicator?
Statistical calculations, quantifiable measures These are things that can be checked and sorted.
Less quantifiable, perception based measures. These are less certain and open to interpretation.
Which is the description of a 'QUALITATIVE' indicator?
Statistical calculations, quantifiable measures These are things that can be checked and sorted.
Less quantifiable, perception based measures. These are less certain and open to interpretation.
Which statement best describes an 'ECONOMIC' measure?
Things to do with money, income and production eg GDP.
Things to do with people, health, education and family eg life expectancy and literacy rate.
Things to do with the government, policies, security and stability.
Which statement best describes an 'SOCIAL' measure?
Things to do with money, income and production eg GDP.
Things to do with people, health, education and family eg life expectancy and literacy rate.
Things to do with the government, policies, security and stability.
Which statement best describes an 'POLITICAL' measure?
Things to do with money, income and production eg GDP.
Things to do with people, health, education and family eg life expectancy and literacy rate.
Things to do with the government, policies, security and stability.
This measures the total value of the goods and services produced within a country in a year, but this is divided among all the people living in the country to give an average.
GNP – Gross National Product
GNI per capita – Gross National Income per
capita
GDP per capita
this measures the total income earned by a country and divides it among all its citizens. This is equivalent to measuring the average income.
GNP – Gross National Product
GNI per capita – Gross National Income per
capita
GDP per capita
This measures the total value of all the goods and services produced the citizens and corporations of a country in a year. This includes overseas activity.
GNP – Gross National Product
GNI per capita – Gross National Income per
capita
GDP per capita
HDI
This is a composite measurement which takes into account – life expectancy, education and GNI (Gross National Income) per capita (by purchasing power). A number is given from 0 to 1.
GNP – Gross National Product
GNI per capita – Gross National Income per
capita
GDP per capita
HDI
