Demographics
Demographics
Demographics (pronounced: /dɪˈmɒɡrəfɪks/) is a statistical view of a population, generally including age, gender, income, schooling, and occupation. The term is derived from the Greek words demos meaning "people" and graphy meaning "writing".
Etymology
The term "Demographics" is derived from the Greek words demos meaning "people" and graphy meaning "writing". It was first used in the early 20th century to describe the statistical characteristics of a population.
Related Terms
- Population: The total number of people in a particular area.
- Census: An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
- Sociology: The study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society.
- Economics: The branch of knowledge concerned with the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.
- Geography: The study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Demographics
- Wikipedia's article - Demographics
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