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What foundational concept did John Graunt contribute to demography?
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?
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?
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?
What does formal demography focus on according to the provided content?
What conclusion did John Graunt make regarding male and female populations?
What conclusion did John Graunt make regarding male and female populations?
What are the three key population processes studied in Formal Demography?
What are the three key population processes studied in Formal Demography?
Which of the following best defines 'Population Size'?
Which of the following best defines 'Population Size'?
What implications can be drawn from high population density in regions regarding health risks like HIV contraction?
What implications can be drawn from high population density in regions regarding health risks like HIV contraction?
Which factor does Formal Demography analyze to understand population changes?
Which factor does Formal Demography analyze to understand population changes?
How does Formal Demography differ from Social Demography?
How does Formal Demography differ from Social Demography?
What is one reason mentioned for the high unemployment rate in the Philippines?
What is one reason mentioned for the high unemployment rate in the Philippines?
How many babies are born in the Philippines daily, contributing to demographic challenges?
How many babies are born in the Philippines daily, contributing to demographic challenges?
What phenomenon is linked to the issue of unemployment in the Philippines?
What phenomenon is linked to the issue of unemployment in the Philippines?
What does social demography aim to achieve?
What does social demography aim to achieve?
What demographic aspect does formal demography focus on?
What demographic aspect does formal demography focus on?
Which region has the highest population size?
Which region has the highest population size?
What type of population counting considers individuals based on their physical presence at a given time?
What type of population counting considers individuals based on their physical presence at a given time?
Which country is noted to have the fastest growing population?
Which country is noted to have the fastest growing population?
Which population growth rate indicates that the population is decreasing?
Which population growth rate indicates that the population is decreasing?
What does a population pyramid typically illustrate?
What does a population pyramid typically illustrate?
What is the estimated population of the Philippines in 2020?
What is the estimated population of the Philippines in 2020?
Which region has the slowest growth in population?
Which region has the slowest growth in population?
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?
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?
What characterizes populations with a fast growth rate?
What characterizes populations with a fast growth rate?
Which statement accurately describes population density?
Which statement accurately describes population density?
Which of the following examples represents a country with a slow growth rate?
Which of the following examples represents a country with a slow growth rate?
What are the three main moments captured by population processes?
What are the three main moments captured by population processes?
How is social demography defined?
How is social demography defined?
What defines a sparsely populated area?
What defines a sparsely populated area?
Which of the following factors affects population density?
Which of the following factors affects population density?
Which aspect primarily influences fertility rates?
Which aspect primarily influences fertility rates?
Flashcards
Demography
Demography
The formal statistical study of HUMAN populations. It's all about understanding patterns and changes in people's numbers, age, location, and more.
Bills of Mortality
Bills of Mortality
Weekly mortality statistics in London, England. It gave a glimpse into the deaths of people in the city.
Death Rate
Death Rate
The rate at which people die in a specific place or time. It's a key factor in understanding population changes and health.
Birth Rate
Birth Rate
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Life Table
Life Table
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Formal Demography
Formal Demography
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Population Size
Population Size
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Population Structure
Population Structure
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Population Growth and Decline
Population Growth and Decline
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Population Distribution
Population Distribution
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Population Pyramid
Population Pyramid
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De Facto Population
De Facto Population
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De Jure Population
De Jure Population
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Population Growth Rate
Population Growth Rate
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Positive Growth Rate
Positive Growth Rate
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Negative Growth Rate
Negative Growth Rate
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Zero Growth Rate
Zero Growth Rate
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Population Density
Population Density
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Young Population
Young Population
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Sparsely Populated
Sparsely Populated
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Old Population
Old Population
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Densely Populated
Densely Populated
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Factors Affecting Population Density
Factors Affecting Population Density
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Population Processes
Population Processes
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Population Characteristics
Population Characteristics
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Social Demography
Social Demography
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Why does the Philippines have the highest unemployment rate?
Why does the Philippines have the highest unemployment rate?
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Population Growth
Population Growth
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Brain Drain
Brain Drain
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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.
Social Demography
- Explains a demographic phenomenon using perspectives from sociology, economics, and biology.
Population Size
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The number of people in a given area.
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Examples:
- 7.8 billion, world population estimate 2020
- 109,581,078 million (2020), Philippine population estimate
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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.
