CSP Demographic Analysis & Population Studies Flashcards
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A CSP practitioner using secondary demographic data must be aware that American Community Survey (ACS) data differs from decennial census data primarily because:
Answer: ACS is a continuous survey with sampling error, while the census aims for a full count
The ACS is an ongoing sample survey that provides annual estimates with margins of error, unlike the decennial census which attempts a full population count every ten years.
Ecological fallacy in demographic research occurs when:
Answer: Conclusions about individuals are incorrectly drawn from group-level data
Ecological fallacy is the error of assuming that relationships observed at the group level apply to individuals within that group.
Which demographic measure would a CSP practitioner use to compare health outcomes across populations of different age structures?
Answer: Age-standardized (age-adjusted) mortality rate
Age-standardized mortality rates control for differences in age structure between populations, enabling valid comparisons of health outcomes across groups.
The 'second demographic transition' theory argues that in post-industrial societies, declining fertility is primarily driven by:
Answer: Shifts in values toward individualism, self-realization, and changing family formation patterns
The second demographic transition links low fertility in post-industrial societies to value shifts emphasizing individual autonomy, delayed marriage, cohabitation, and diverse family structures.
In conducting a community needs assessment, a CSP practitioner analyzing demographic data should prioritize:
Answer: Disaggregating data by race, age, sex, and income to identify disparate needs across subgroups
Disaggregating demographic data by key subgroups reveals disparities that aggregate statistics can mask, enabling more targeted and equitable interventions.
Urbanization trends relevant to CSP practice in the US show that:
Answer: Over 80% of the US population lives in urban areas
The US is a highly urbanized country, with over 80% of the population residing in urban areas, a trend with significant implications for social services, inequality, and policy.