Question 1

How do fertility,nuptiality,mortality,and migration affect the size of a population?

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Question 2

In Canada,the proportion of the population over the age of 64 almost tripled between 1921 and 2006.Why?

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Question 3

Studies of historical patterns of mortality often focus on epidemics.

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Studies of historical patterns of mortality often focus on epidemics as they have had a significant impact on human population throughout history.

Question 4

In Canada,the majority of external migrants originate from South America.

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According to recent statistics from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, the majority of external migrants to Canada originate from Asia, followed by Europe, Africa, Oceania, and then the Americas (which includes South America). Therefore, the statement is false.

Question 5

A cohort is a group of people who share the timing of a vital event,such as the same year of birth.

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A cohort refers to a group of people who share the same timing of a vital event, such as birth year, and is not limited to just birth year alone.

Question 6

Suppose you are a demographer who is examining large populations and recording hundreds of vital events each year.Identify and define one of the three techniques that you could use to evaluate the quality of your data.

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Question 7

Why is infant mortality a useful indicator of the general health status of a population?

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Question 8

Identify and define the four aspects used to define a population.

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Question 9

Should the definition of the dependency ratio be changed?

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Question 10

If you were going to reconstruct your family's genealogy,what types and sources of information would you need?

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Question 11

Members of a household are not necessarily related to each other.

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Members of a household can be roommates, boarders or renters who are not related to each other.

Question 12

How is fertility different from fecundity?

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Question 13

In most populations,including humans,selection of a mate is random.

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Mate selection is not completely random in most populations. Individuals may have preferences for certain traits, such as physical appearance or personality, that can affect their choice of mates. Additionally, factors such as social status, cultural norms, and availability of potential mates can also influence mate selection.

Quiz 2: Demographic Trends in Canada