Demography Concepts and Measures

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What does a constant represent in statistical measures?

A variable number used to express changing rates

A measure of the average across multiple cohorts

An unchanging number used to clarify statistical measures (correct)

A defined rate that varies over time

Which of the following is a popular example of a cohort measure?

The average height of individuals in a country

The number of people living in urban areas

People born in the same year (correct)

The total birth rate per year across multiple demographics

How is the term 'constant' denoted in statistical formulas?

K (correct)

What is one benefit of multiplying a rate by a constant?

It simplifies the understanding of rates per a larger population. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a cohort measure?

It measures events occurring to a group sharing a demographic experience. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Vietnam's population in 2008, what percentage was urban?

29 percent Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'abortions per woman of reproductive age' represent?

It is an average measure that simplifies the occurrence of abortions. Signup and view all the answers

Multiplying a rate of 0.0184 by 1,000 results in what interpretation?

18.4 abortions per 1,000 women Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of demographers?

Studying population size and its changes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a 'rate' in demographic terms?

The frequency of events among a population at risk during a specified time Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'count' in demographic studies?

An absolute number of events in a defined area and period Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about 'ratios' is accurate?

Ratios compare a population subgroup to the entire population. Signup and view all the answers

What type of rates are computed for subsets of a population?

Specific rates Signup and view all the answers

How is the general fertility rate defined?

The number of births per 1,000 women ages 15 to 49 Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'proportion' refer to in demography?

The relationship of a subgroup to the entire population Signup and view all the answers

What could be considered a fundamental source of data for demographers?

Motor vehicle registrations Signup and view all the answers

What was the sex ratio in France in 2010?

94 males per 100 females Signup and view all the answers

Which group contributes to the old-age dependency ratio?

People ages 65 and older Signup and view all the answers

How is the age-dependency ratio interpreted?

It indicates economic burden of dependents Signup and view all the answers

What was the age-dependency ratio in Uganda in 2009?

106 Signup and view all the answers

Which country had a lower age-dependency ratio in 2010 compared to Uganda?

Japan Signup and view all the answers

What does a population pyramid visually represent?

Age and sex composition of a population Signup and view all the answers

Which nation was noted for having a sex ratio of 101 for ages 25 to 29 in 2010?

Russia Signup and view all the answers

What contributes most significantly to high age-dependency ratios in countries?

High birth rates Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of women ages 30 to 34 were married in India in 2006?

93% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods can be included when calculating the percentage of women in union?

Both consensual unions and formal marriage Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of women with infants under age 1 in Nigeria were breastfeeding in 2008?

100% Signup and view all the answers

How is the contraceptive prevalence rate defined?

The number of women of reproductive age using contraception per 100 women Signup and view all the answers

What was the contraceptive prevalence rate for modern methods among married women in Bolivia in 2008?

35% Signup and view all the answers

What formula is used to calculate the percentage of women breastfeeding?

Number of breastfeeding women x 100 / Number of women with infants under age 1 Signup and view all the answers

Which group can be specifically analyzed within the contraceptive prevalence rate?

Any of the above groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of exclusive breastfeeding regarding menstruation?

It lengthens the period before menstruation resumes. Signup and view all the answers

What demographic event contributed to the small size of the population aged 67 and 68?

The Sino-Japanese Incident Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is associated with the birth rate reduction around the end of World War II?

Ages 60 to 61 Signup and view all the answers

During which years did the first “baby boom” period occur in Japan?

1947-1951 Signup and view all the answers

What superstition affects the perception of girls born in 1966?

Year of the Firehorse is bad luck Signup and view all the answers

What demographic trend is illustrated by the population in ages 32 to 35?

Second baby boom period Signup and view all the answers

Which factor affects the likelihood of deaths and births in a population?

The age structure of the population Signup and view all the answers

Which country is indicated as having a higher number of deaths per 1,000 people due to its older demographic?

Finland Signup and view all the answers

Why must care be taken when comparing populations regarding fertility?

Age structures may significantly affect comparisons. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Demography

Demography is the study of population.
Demographers study population size, trends, and the implications for societies.
They use data from censuses, birth and death records, and surveys.

Key Demographic Terms

Count - The absolute number of a population or demographic event in a specified area and period.
Rate - Frequency of an event in a population divided by the population at risk.
Ratio - Relation of one population subgroup to the total population or to another subgroup, expressed as a ratio.
Proportion - Relation of a population subgroup to the entire population, expressed as a proportion.

Examples of Demographic Measures

Example: There were 18.4 abortions per 1,000 women in Hungary in 2008.
Example: In 2010, there were 94 males per 100 females in France.
Example: The age-dependency ratio in Uganda in 2009 was 106.
Example: In India in 2006, 27 percent of women ages 15 to 19 were married, while 93 percent of women ages 30 to 34 were married.
Example: Virtually all Nigerian women surveyed in 2008 who had an infant under age 1 were breastfeeding.
Example: In Bolivia in 2008, the contraceptive prevalence rate for all methods among currently married women ages 15 to 49 was 61 percent, whereas the modern method contraceptive prevalence rate for married women was 35 percent.

Population Pyramid

A population pyramid graphically displays a population's age and sex composition.
Each age group's numbers or proportions are displayed using horizontal bars.
Population pyramids show the effects of events such as wars and economic changes on population structure.

Comparing Populations

Populations with a high proportion of elderly people are likely to have more deaths and fewer births than populations with a high proportion of young families.
When comparing populations, it is essential to consider the age structure of the population.

Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR)

The CPR is the number of women of reproductive age using contraception per 100 women of reproductive age.
The CPR indicates the number of women at lower risk of conception at a given time.
CPR measures can be calculated for all women or subpopulations.

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This quiz explores key concepts in demography, including important terms and demographic measures. Participants will assess their understanding of population size, trends, and the implications of demographic data on society. Test your knowledge of the definitions and examples of demographic terms.