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this index?” “How useful is it to classify countries according to their political structure or their government expenditure as a percentage of GDP?” “Why might different organizations choose one type of classification but not another to support their opinions? How might they manipulate the data to strengthen their message?” “How might applying the Human Development Index specifically to indigenous peoples give us a different sense of the quality of life for subgroups within a developed country?”
B3.3 apply statistical indicators and regional classification systems to the analysis of current global issues
Sample questions: “What, in your opinion, are the three most important global issues today? What indicators would you select to help you analyse the regional significance and implications of these issues?” “Which countries are emerging as superpowers? Which indicators reflect these changes in power relationships?”
Using spatial skills: To support their investiga- tion of an issue, students can begin by identifying indicators that are most relevant to the issue. Mapping statistical data related to various indicators relevant to the issue can help them identify the extent to which different countries and regions are affected by the issue.
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World Issues: A Geographic Analysis
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