NationMaster - Scatterplot: Economy > Technology index vs Environment

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

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Variable:	Economy > Technology index	Environment > Environmental agreement compliance
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.	Compliance with environmental agreements (WEF survey) Units: Survey Responses Ranging from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 7 Units: Response to the statement: "Compliance with international environmental agreements is a high priority.
Source:	World economic forum - Global Competitiveness Report 2004-2005	Michael E. Porter et al, The Global Competitveness Report 2001. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001. via ciesin.org
Correlations:	Economy > Growth competitiveness score Economy > Technological achievement Economy > Innovation People > Child Protection > Child labour 5-14 years, % of poorest 20% Media > Phone subscribers	Economy > Growth competitiveness score Education > Literacy > Adults at low literacy level Education > Literacy > Adults with at least moderate literacy Media > Phone subscribers Economy > Public institution index
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