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Introduction to Demographic Methods
(Complete Item Description)
- Abstract:
This course introduces the basic techniques of demographic analysis. Students will become familiar with the sources of data available for demographic research. Population composition and change measures will be presented. Measures of mortality, fertility, marriage and migration levels and patterns will be defined. Life table, standardization and population projection techniques will also be explored.
- Subject:
- Science and Technology, Social Sciences
- Grade Level:
- Post-secondary
- Collection:
- JHSPH OpenCourseWare
