Demography and Population Studies

Your first "Population Statistics" lecture introduces concepts like crude birth rates and population pyramids. Later, in the computer lab, you practice data entry and basic analysis using Excel. You ask your TA about interpreting a specific demographic table during office hours, clarifying the difference between period and cohort data. Afterwards, you grab lunch with new friends from your dorm, discussing the unexpected depth of population studies beyond just numbers. You then review your notes, preparing for the week's assignments and upcoming readings.