Births, Deaths & Populations Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What do population estimates apply knowledge to?
A
The present
2
Q
What do population projections apply knowledge to?
A
The future
3
Q
What are censuses useful for?
A
Allocation of resources, projections of populations, trends in populations
4
Q
What information can be gathered from a census?
A
Population size, population structure, population characteristics
5
Q
Which method is more accurate for measuring birth rates?
A
General fertility rate
