It is not a story about kings, princes and governors. The main ingredients of the story are sex and death. Quantitative Methods Introducing the use of quantitative methods, this unit is designed for students with little background in either statistics or mathematics. After learning why quantitative methods are crucial for social scientists, you gain knowledge and skills in measuring and transforming data, using samples to estimate population characteristics, and using correlation and regression. Particular emphasis is placed on learning how to present data effectively using words and pictures.
Teaching is through weekly lectures, small-group tutorials and computer workshops.
While demographers have analysed fertility and mortality extensively, much less research has investigated the geographical movement of people. Yet, migration is the most important element of demographic change for small area populations. You learn the objectives, methods and interpretation of migration analysis, with examples taken from populations around the world. Population Analysis II Building on the knowledge gained in the first unit, you develop further skills in analysing demographic data. You learn to provide solutions to pressing questions such as how many marriages will ultimately end in divorce, or how many lives are saved through vaccination in less developed countries.