Module overview
The module will discuss age-sex structures and relevant demographic measures, standardisation, the principles of the Lexis chart, period and cohort measures, life tables, uncertainty in demographic outcomes and measures, review of simple population estimation techniques, cohort-component projections, as well as analytical methods for measuring components of population change from censuses and vital registration data as well as surveys.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Apply the concept of the Lexis diagram in age-period-cohort analyses
- Carry out independent research and effective management of assignment projects and study resources.
- Define and interpret key concepts in demography and measures of demographic processes
- Apply various methods of population analysis in diverse contexts and evaluate their potential strengths and limitations.
- Develop skills in calculating and interpreting demographic measures using real data
- Construct life tables and cohort-component projections, and interpret their results
- Appreciate the inherent uncertainty and limitations of population estimates and projections.
- Develop skills in the analysis and interpretation of data and especially the adoption of a critical approach to appraising population data
- Demonstrate the capacity to undertake critical appraisals of different methods of population analysis and their outcomes.
- Calculate measures related to components of population change and population structures, including demographic models.
Syllabus
The syllabus focuses on age-sex structures and additional demographic measures, the Lexis chart, period and cohort measures, uncertainty in demography, review of simple population estimation techniques and evaluation measures, life tables and cohort-component projections, standardisation, as well as analytical methods for particular components of population change.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
The module will be taught through interactive lectures and tutorials. There will also be computer workshops where needed.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 122 |
| Teaching | 28 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Text books, journal articles, online data and Microsoft Excel..
Reading List. Reading specific to particular topics will be given out in the relevant lectures. Below, however, is a list of books which are relevant to substantial sections of the module.
Textbooks
Preston, S., Heuveline, P. and Guillot, M. (2001). Demography: Measuring and modelling population processes. UK.
Pollard, A.H., Yusuf, F. and Pollard, G.N. (1990). Demographic techniques. Oxford.
Hinde, A. (1998). Demographic methods. London.
Newell, C. (1988). Methods and models in demography. London.
Rowland, D.T. (2003). Demographic methods and concepts. Oxford/New York.
Palmore, J.A. and Gardner, R.W. (1994). Measuring mortality, fertility and natural increase. Honolulu.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Exam | 50% |
| Assignment | 50% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Exam | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External