Comparisons between numerical data from different countries can be difficult because of all of the following EXCEPT:
A) units of measurement might differ.
B) accuracy may vary across countries.
C) frequency of census data collection can differ.
D) differences in tax evasion rates affects reported business income.
E) language differs across countries.

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Language differences do not affect the comparison of numerical data as numbers are universal and do not change in different languages. However, A, B, C, and D all affect the comparability of numerical data. Units of measurements must be converted, accuracy and frequency of data collection can vary, and differences in tax evasion rates can affect the reported data.

Comparisons Between Numerical Data from Different Countries Can Be Difficult