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What does demography study?
What does demography study?
- Trends and processes associated with animal population
- Trends and processes associated with population (correct)
- Trends and processes associated with weather patterns
- Trends and processes associated with geological formations
What is the origin of the term 'demography'?
What is the origin of the term 'demography'?
- German origin, composed of Volk (people) and beschreiben (describe)
- French origin, composed of peuple (people) and décrire (describe)
- Latin origin, composed of populus (people) and descriptio (description)
- Greek origin, composed of demos (people) and graphein (describe) (correct)
What are the different varieties of demography mentioned in the text?
What are the different varieties of demography mentioned in the text?
- Formal demography and historical demography
- Formal demography and social demography (correct)
- Economic demography and political demography
- Formal demography and cultural demography
What are demographic studies based on?
What are demographic studies based on?
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Which field finds demography of special importance?
Which field finds demography of special importance?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Demography
- Demography is the study of human populations, focusing on their size, composition, and distribution.
Origin of the Term 'Demography'
- The term 'demography' originates from the Greek words 'demos' meaning 'people' and 'graphein' meaning 'to write'.
Varieties of Demography
- There are different varieties of demography, including formal demography, social demography, economic demography, and historical demography.
Basis of Demographic Studies
- Demographic studies are based on data and statistical analysis of populations, including birth rates, death rates, fertility rates, and migration patterns.
Importance of Demography in Sociology
- Demography is of special importance in the field of sociology, as it helps to understand the social and economic structures of a population.
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