A Total Dependency Ratio Refers to

question 17

Multiple Choice

A total dependency ratio refers to

• A) the number of persons aged 65 years and over, to the number of persons aged 15 (or 18) to 64 years
• B) the number of persons aged 0 to 15(or 18) years, to the population aged 15 (or 18) to 64 years
• C) the number of persons aged 65 years and over, and the number of persons aged 0 to 15 (or 18) years, to the number of persons aged 15 (or 18) to 64 years
• D) the number of persons aged 65 years and over, to the number of persons aged less than 15 (or 18) years
• E) the number of persons aged 65 to 84 years, to the number of persons aged 45 to 54 years

Identify and describe types of groups within social structures.

Distinguish between macroanalysis and microanalysis in sociological research.

Recognize the importance of shared definitions in sociology for global collaboration and understanding.

Describe the functions and characteristics of primary and secondary groups.

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Definitions:

Supply Function

A relation that shows the quantity of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at each possible price, holding all other factors constant.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of a good or service at which supply equals demand, and the market is in balance, without any excess supply or shortage.

Perfectly Elastic

A situation in economics where the quantity demanded or supplied changes infinitely in response to any change in price.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded by consumers at various prices.