Recent Advances in Demographic Research - Online

The course is structured around analysing the demographic components of change (fertility, mortality and migration) and finishes with a discussion of cohort component projection methodologies. Recent advances and debates in demography will be considered.

The course includes a set of practicals which involve downloading real demographic data and undertaking analysis using Excel. An understanding of the use of formulas in Excel is expected. 

The course covers:

• The Demographic Equation
• Demographic Data
• Fertility: Period and Cohort Approaches
• Mortality: Measuring Mortality and the Life Table
• Migration: measurement and associated issues
• Population projections
• Recent advances and debates in demography

By the end of the course participants will have:

• understanding of the way demographic pattern and process influence our understanding of changing populations and of related social issues
• knowledge and understanding of the key theory and principles underlying demographic analysis
• ability to calculate and interpret a range of measures for demographic analysis
• the ability to access and use appropriate data sources for demographic analysis
• an ability to use demographic data sources and demographic method intelligently in a range of real world applications

The only pre-requisite for the workshop is an understanding of the use of formulas in Excel, however an interest in demographic processes and some knowledge of rudimentary statistics will also be helpful.

Course Timings: 09:30 - 17:00