Introduction to Demographic Methods
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- Author:
- Nafissatou Sidibe, Stan Becker
- Subject:
- Science and Technology, Social Sciences
- Institution Name:
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Collection:
- JHSPH OpenCourseWare
- Grade Level:
- Post-secondary
- 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.
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Full Course, Homework and Assignments, Lecture Notes, Syllabi
- Media Format:
- Audio, Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Downloadable docs
- Technical Requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat
- Conditions of Use:
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Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5
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