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Economy > Technology index (vs) Economy > Human Development Index

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Strength of correlation (R squared): 0.703 (this correlation is significant)

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Variable: Economy > Technology index Economy > Human Development Index
Plot Display: Logarithmic (base 10) Logarithmic (base 10)
Definition: The technology index denotes the country's technological readiness. This index is created with such indicators as companies spending on R&D, the creativity of its scientific community, personal computer and internet penetration rates. The human development index values in this table were calculated using a consistent methodology and consistent data series. They are not strictly comparable with those in earlier Human Development Reports.
Source: World economic forum - Global Competitiveness Report 2004-2005 Human Development Report 2006, United Nations Development Programme
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