Demographically,a fertility rate is
A) related to actual reproductive behavior.
B) data dealing with the potential to reproduce.
C) the equivalent of fecundity.
D) data regarding ZPG.

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A fertility rate measures the actual reproductive behavior of a population, usually expressed as the number of live births per 1,000 women of reproductive age (usually ages 15-49). It is different from the potential to reproduce or fecundity, which refers to the biological ability to bear children. ZPG (Zero Population Growth) is a concept that pertains to population growth, not fertility rates.

Demographically,a Fertility Rate Is