What Does the Demographic Transition Refer To

question 38

Multiple Choice

What does the demographic transition refer to?

• A) The rapid increase of older people
• B) A transition in morbidity and mortality from acute to chronic illness
• C) A transition in morbidity and mortality from chronic to acute illness
• D) A shift from high fertility and mortality to low fertility and mortality

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Definitions:

Direct Replication

The process of reproducing a scientific finding by repeating the same methods and measures used in the original research study.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group, leading to underperformance on a task.

Conceptual Replication

The repetition of a study with different operationalizations of the crucial variables but yielding similar results.

Good Theory

A theory characterized by qualities such as explanatory power, predictiveness, simplicity, and falsifiability.