Demographic
Demographic
Demographic (pronunciation: /dɪməˈɡræfɪk/) is a term derived from the Greek words "demos" meaning people and "grapho" meaning to write. It refers to the statistical study of populations, especially human beings. Demographics are used in public policy and marketing contexts, among others, to identify and analyze population segments.
Etymology
The term "demographic" is derived from the Greek words "demos" meaning people and "grapho" meaning to write. It was first used in the late 19th century to refer to the statistical study of populations.
Related Terms
- Population: The total number of people living in a specific area.
- Census: An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
- Demography: The study of statistics such as births, deaths, income, or the incidence of disease, which illustrate the changing structure of human populations.
- Sociodemographic: Of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and demographic factors.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Demographic
- Wikipedia's article - Demographic
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