Journal of International Business and Economics

Using ANOVA to Examine the Relationship between Safety & Security and Human Development
Mouhamadou Thile Sow

Abstract
Using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), this study aimed to examine the relationship between safety and security index and human development. The sample consisted of 53 African countries. A one-way ANOVA was conducted to try to answer the research question (RQ): Does a statistical significant relationship exist between safety and security index and human development. The results indicated that there is a statistically significant relationship with strong effect size between safety and security index and human development. In order for African countries to experience steady economic growth and sustainable human development, security and safety issues must first be addressed.

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