Define the Term "Population Aging

question 19

Essay

Define the term "population aging." What are the three methods used by demographers to measure how a population ages?

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Definitions:

Challenge For Cause

A voir dire challenge to exclude a potential juror from serving on the jury for a reason specified by an attorney in the case.

Direct Examination

The examination of a witness by the attorney who calls the witness to the stand to testify on behalf of the attorney's client.

Leading Questions

Queries phrased in a way that suggests the desired answer, typically discouraged in witness examination unless during cross-examination.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified, fixed ideas about a group or category of people, often based on assumptions rather than facts.