EIE2005 Demographic Techniques: Introduction to Demography
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What is the definition of demography according to the Belgium statistician Achille Guillard?

  • The examination of population education and occupation levels.
  • The analysis of population distribution and income levels.
  • The study of populations and their cultural practices.
  • The study of human populations and their movements. (correct)
  • Which Greek words form the term 'demography'?

  • Demos (people) and logos (study)
  • Demos (people) and techne (skill)
  • Demos (people) and graphein (to write about) (correct)
  • Demos (people) and bios (life)
  • What does modern demography primarily focus on?

  • Population political structures
  • Population size, growth, processes, structure, and characteristics (correct)
  • Population distribution only
  • Population culture and traditions
  • According to the lecture outline, what is NOT a key aspect studied in demography?

    <p>Population language diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who first used the term 'demography'?

    <p>Achille Guillard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does demography study in addition to population size and growth?

    <p>Population processes like fertility and migration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT included in the aspects studied by modern demography?

    <p>Cultural heritage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Achille Guillard describe demography as?

    <p>'The mathematical knowledge of populations.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    What is Demography?

    • Demography is the scientific study of human populations.
    • A population is a collection of persons alive at a specified point in time who meet certain criteria, e.g. the population of Malaysia on June 30, 2016.
    • The term "demography" comes from the Greek words "demos" (people) and "graphein" (to write about), meaning "description of the people".
    • Demography was first defined by Belgian statistician Achille Guillard in 1855 as "the mathematical knowledge of populations, their general movements, and their physical, civil, intellectual and moral state".

    Modern Demography

    • Modern demography studies the determinants and consequences of population change.
    • It is concerned with various aspects of population, including:
      • Population size
      • Population growth or decline
      • Population processes (fertility, mortality, and migration)
      • Population distribution
      • Population structure
      • Population characteristics (e.g. education, income, occupation, family and household relationships, immigrant and refugee status)

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    This quiz covers the basics of demography, including what demography is, its importance, the use of demographic information, and sources of demographic data. Learn about the scientific study of human populations and the key concepts involved.

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