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Researching an Economic Issue

Quick questions on Analysing and evaluating economic data: handling data, reliability, referencing and conclusions - SQA Advanced Higher Economics

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What is index number?
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a value expressed relative to a base period set to 100. An index of 125 means the value is 25 per cent above the base; an index of 90 means 10 per cent below it.
What is q1?
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A wage index rises from 100 to 108. Calculate the percentage change and state what it means. [2 marks]
What is q2?
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Give two things to consider when judging whether a source is reliable. [2 marks]

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