After reading this article you will learn about the meaning and uses of Vital Statistics. Meaning of Vital Statistics: Vital statistics, also known as vital events or vital records, are an important source of demographic data. They explain statistically such events as births, deaths, marriages, divorces, etc. According to N.B. Ryder, they “provide cumulative summaries… Continue reading Vital Statistics: Meaning and Uses | Demographic Data
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International Migration: Meaning, Streams and Factors
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of International Migration 2. Streams of International Migration 3. Factors Responsible. Meaning of International Migration: When people move from one country to another country for permanent settlement, it is called external migration or international migration. In many countries like America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Israel,… Continue reading International Migration: Meaning, Streams and Factors
Measuring Death Rate: Top 5 Methods
This article throws light upon the top five methods used for measuring death rate. The methods are: 1. Crude Death Rate (CDR) 2. Age Specific Death Rate (ASDR) 3. Cause Specific Death Rate (CSDR) 4. Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) 5. Standardised Death Rate (SDR). Method # 1. Crude Death Rate (CDR): The crude death rate… Continue reading Measuring Death Rate: Top 5 Methods