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What is demography?
What is demography?
- The study of population genetics and inheritance
- The study of statistics such as incomes, deaths, and births as part of the general science of demography (correct)
- The study of cultural and social factors influencing population growth
- The study of economic factors affecting population distribution
What does demography mainly focus on?
What does demography mainly focus on?
- Studying the genetic diversity within populations
- Predicting future population trends
- Analyzing cultural influences on population dynamics
- Data illustrating the changing structure of human populations (correct)
What does demographic information include?
What does demographic information include?
- Physical fitness levels, leisure activities, and favorite sports
- Age, race, ethnicity, gender, marital status, income, education, and employment (correct)
- Geographic location, climate preferences, and dietary habits
- Religious beliefs, political affiliations, and social media usage
Why is the study of demography important to an economy?
Why is the study of demography important to an economy?
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What is the fertility rate?
What is the fertility rate?
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Demography
- Demography is the study of human populations, focusing on their size, structure, and distribution.
- It involves the analysis of population characteristics, such as age, sex, race, occupation, and other variables.
Focus of Demography
- Demography mainly focuses on the study of population dynamics, including population growth, decline, and stability.
- It examines the factors that influence population change, such as birth rates, death rates, and migration patterns.
Demographic Information
- Demographic information includes data on population size, age and sex structure, marital status, education level, occupation, and other characteristics.
- This information is used to understand population trends, predict future changes, and develop policies to address population-related issues.
Importance of Demography
- The study of demography is important to an economy because it helps to understand the impact of population changes on the labor market, housing, and healthcare systems.
- Accurate demographic information enables policymakers to make informed decisions about resource allocation, economic development, and social welfare programs.
Fertility Rate
- The fertility rate is the average number of children a woman would have in her lifetime, based on the current fertility rates of a population.
- It is an important demographic indicator, as it affects population growth, replacement, and aging.
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