Disability statistics - Why disability statistics are so variable

Question 1

True or False: Definitions of ‘disability’ can vary widely, affecting the reported percentage of people with disabilities.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which of the following can cause variance in disability statistics?
A) Differences in definitions of ‘disability’
B) Data collection methods
C) Wording of survey questions
D) All of the above

Answer 2

D) All of the above

Question 3

True or False: People are less likely to report a disability if the data collection is for determining eligibility for government benefits.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which factor can influence how accurate disability statistics are?
A) Precise wording of survey questions
B) Political biases
C) Fear of social stigma
D) All of the above

Answer 4

D) All of the above

Question 5

True or False: It is easy to compare disability statistics across different countries.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

What can complicate the collection and reliability of disability data?
A) Fear of negative public perception
B) Consistent and precise survey questions
C) High response rate
D) Accurate definitions of disability

Answer 6

A) Fear of negative public perception

Question 7

Why is it difficult to compare disability statistics across countries?
A) Political biases
B) Differences in definitions and data collection methods
C) Wording of survey questions
D) All of the above

Answer 7

D) All of the above