Asked by Jennifer Ortner on Jul 16, 2024
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Annalise is a fourth-year university student who has enjoyed learning about the distribution and composition of various populations around the world, and she is considering making the study of populations her career choice. Which of the following subfields of sociology should she go into if she follows her plans?
A) social ecology
B) social studies
C) epidemiology
D) demography
Demography
The scientific study of populations, including their sizes, compositions, distributions, and how these change over time.
Sociology
The study of social behavior, society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture that surrounds everyday life.
- Examine the importance and impact of demographic studies in social and economic planning.
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Ronnetta CopelandJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Demography is the subfield of sociology that focuses on the study of populations, including their size, composition, and distribution, which aligns with Annalise's interests.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the importance and impact of demographic studies in social and economic planning.