population measure
[ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən ˈmeʒər]
nounpl: population measures
medida populacional
1. A statistical metric or indicator used to quantify, assess, or evaluate characteristics of a population such as size, density, growth rate, or composition
Birth rate is an important population measure that demographers use to predict future growth trends.
A taxa de natalidade é uma medida populacional importante que os demógrafos usam para prever tendências de crescimento futuro.
2. Any quantifiable assessment or method used to determine demographic data related to a specific population group
Life expectancy serves as a key population measure for comparing quality of life across countries.
A expectativa de vida serve como uma medida populacional chave para comparar a qualidade de vida entre países.
3. A statistical unit or calculation used in surveys, censuses, or demographic studies to analyze population characteristics
The census provides various population measures including age distribution and household composition.
O censo fornece várias medidas populacionais, incluindo distribuição etária e composição domiciliar.
Population measures are fundamental tools in both Brazilian and North American demographic studies, particularly used by government agencies like IBGE (Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística) in Brazil and the U.S. Census Bureau. These measurements are essential for policy making, urban planning, and resource allocation. The terminology is more formal and technical, commonly found in academic, governmental, and statistical contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
population measure of growth
population measure for development
population measure in the census
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