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 for successive time periods of [...]
This article throws light upon the top two methods of conducting a census. The methods are: 1. De Facto Method of Census 2. De Jure Method of Census. 1. De Facto Method of Census: Under this method, the Census Commission fixes one date for conducting the census throughout the country. It is usually done on a full moon night because [...]
This article throws light upon the three main sources of demographic data. The sources are: 1. Population Census 2. Registration 3. Sample Surveys. Source # 1. Population Census: The most important source of demographic data is the census. The word "census" is derived from the Latin word censere which means "to assess". The New International Webster's Dictionary defines it thus [...]