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380.758.81
Demographic Estimation for Developing Countries

Course Status
Discontinued

Location
Internet
Term
4th Term
Department
Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2020 - 2021
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Introduction to Online Learning and 380.603 Demographic Methods for Public Health (online or on site) or its equivalent

Description
Introduces students to defects or deficiencies often experienced in demographic data for developing countries, and how to quantify the magnitude of errors. Describes approaches to data adjustment, with emphasizing the underlying theory and modeling. Also describes unconventional or indirect methods for estimating basic demographic parameters from robust indicators. Heavily emphasizes practical applications and quantitative calculations.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe errors typical of demographic data for developing countries
  2. Evaluate data errors and adjust for them
  3. Explain methods to estimate fertility, mortality and migration from deficient or defective data
  4. Select appropriate methodologies
  5. Apply appropriate methods