Global Statistics - Composite Indices for International Comparisons

The University of Geneva examines the steps used to combine several indicators into one index. Examples include globalization, youth labor markets, exports, shipping connectivity and human development. The focus is on how comparisons are constructed, which makes the course distinct from a general introduction to probability or regression.

What you will learn

• Describe the stages of constructing a composite index.
• Compare the purposes of different international indices.
• Question how methodological choices affect a comparison.

Who this suits

Intermediate learners; detailed prerequisites are not specified in the published course facts.

Before you enroll

Choose an exercise that makes the assumptions visible. A calculated result needs interpretation in the context of the sample, measurement method and question being investigated.

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Put it into practice

Design a fictional three-indicator index. Compare two weighting choices and explain whether they change the ordering of the cases.

Source and review

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