Foundations of Demography Quiz

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What foundational concept did John Graunt contribute to demography?

The concept of population migration

The study of social demographics

The analysis of birth rates only

The invention of the life table (correct)

Which term was coined by Achille Guillard in 1855?

Demography (correct)

Mortality records

Urban analysis

Population studies

According to John Graunt's findings, what trend did he observe regarding urban and rural death rates?

Rural death rates were consistently higher than urban

Death rates showed no difference due to location

Urban death rates were lower than rural death rates

Urban death rates exceeded rural death rates (correct)

What does formal demography focus on according to the provided content?

Population processes and characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion did John Graunt make regarding male and female populations?

Males experienced greater mortality than females Signup and view all the answers

What are the three key population processes studied in Formal Demography?

Mortality, Fertility, Migration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines 'Population Size'?

The number of people in a given place Signup and view all the answers

What implications can be drawn from high population density in regions regarding health risks like HIV contraction?

Active social interactions may lead to increased health risks, such as higher chances of HIV contraction. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does Formal Demography analyze to understand population changes?

Population processes including mortality, fertility, and migration Signup and view all the answers

How does Formal Demography differ from Social Demography?

Formal Demography deals with mathematical measurement of population processes. Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason mentioned for the high unemployment rate in the Philippines?

Inconsistent policies on population control Signup and view all the answers

How many babies are born in the Philippines daily, contributing to demographic challenges?

4,780 babies Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon is linked to the issue of unemployment in the Philippines?

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) phenomenon Signup and view all the answers

What does social demography aim to achieve?

To explain demographic phenomena using various data types Signup and view all the answers

What demographic aspect does formal demography focus on?

Describing population processes through measurement Signup and view all the answers

Which region has the highest population size?

Asia Signup and view all the answers

What type of population counting considers individuals based on their physical presence at a given time?

De facto population Signup and view all the answers

Which country is noted to have the fastest growing population?

Africa Signup and view all the answers

Which population growth rate indicates that the population is decreasing?

Negative growth rate Signup and view all the answers

What does a population pyramid typically illustrate?

Distribution of age and sex Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated population of the Philippines in 2020?

109 million Signup and view all the answers

Which region has the slowest growth in population?

Europe Signup and view all the answers

If a population has the same number of individuals at the beginning and the end of a period, what is the growth rate classified as?

Zero growth rate Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes populations with a fast growth rate?

They are often composed of young individuals aged 23 and below. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes population density?

It is the number of people divided by the area they occupy. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following examples represents a country with a slow growth rate?

Germany Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main moments captured by population processes?

Hatching, Matching, and Dispatching Signup and view all the answers

How is social demography defined?

The examination of demographic phenomena through various perspectives. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a sparsely populated area?

An area where few people live. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors affects population density?

Economic opportunities available in the area. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect primarily influences fertility rates?

Socio-cultural factors and norms. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Demography (Part I)

Demography is the statistical study of human populations.
John Graunt is considered the founder of demography.
Bills of mortality were weekly mortality statistics in London, used to monitor burials from 1592 to 1595 and continuously from 1603.
Graunt analyzed weekly records of deaths in London.

History

John Graunt (April 24, 1620—April 18, 1674) founded demography.
He analyzed death rates, classifying them by cause, including overpopulation.
His analysis showed urban death rates exceeded rural rates.
Graunt also noted that, despite higher male birth rates, mortality rates were higher for males, resulting in an approximately equal population division between sexes.
Graunt invented the life table to estimate life expectancy and survivorship.

Demography

The term "demography" was coined by Achille Guillard in 1855, though John Graunt is the true founder.
Demography combines "demo" (people) and "graphy" (to write or draw).
Two primary types
- Formal Demography
- Social Demography

Formal Demography

Focuses on the precise mathematical and statistical measurement and recording of population processes.
Three main population processes to be analyzed are mortality, fertility, and migration.

Explains a demographic phenomenon using perspectives from sociology, economics, and biology.

Population Size

The number of people in a given area.
Examples:
- 7.8 billion, world population estimate 2020
- 109,581,078 million (2020), Philippine population estimate
Types of population counting:
- De facto population: presence in territory at a specific time.
- De jure population: permanent residence.

Population Structure

Distribution of males and females by age, often characterized in a graphical representation called a population pyramid.
Population pyramids display the distribution of various age groups, showing a pyramid shape when the population is growing.

Population Growth and Decline

Measures changes in population over time.
Growth rates calculate the increase or decrease in the population within a specific timeframe. - Positive: Increasing population - Negative: Decreasing population - Zero: Stagnant population (no change in the population).
Factors influencing growth: births, deaths, immigration, emigration, and age distribution.

Factors affecting population density

Physical factors: relief (land shape), resources, climate.
Human Factors: political stability, social structures, economic opportunities.

Population Distribution

Pattern of population location.
Sparsely populated: low population density.
Densely populated: high population density.
Examples: Metro Manila, a highly densely populated area.

Population Density

Measurement of people per unit area (e.g., people per square kilometer or square mile).

Population Characteristics/Composition

Analyzing population characteristics, such as age, sex, education, income, ethnicity, occupation, to understand how demographics influence who people are.

Population Processes

Levels and trends of mortality (death and morbidity), fertility (births), and migration (mobility) that affect population size and change.

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Test your knowledge on the foundational concepts and contributions made by John Graunt in demography. This quiz explores key terms and trends in urban and rural death rates as well as the gender population dynamics he observed. Discover how these historical insights laid the groundwork for formal demography.