EXPLAIN THE SEX RATIO?
The sex ratio is usually defined as the number of men divided by the number of women in the population, multiplied by 100. Another way of saying it is "the number of men per 100 women." Usually it is a number close to 100.
For the sex ratios in the USA on a state by state basis, see
http://www.statemaster.com/graph/peo_sex_rat-people-sex-ratio
What does that mean exactly for Texas stats? (97.3)
Are there 97 men per 100 women?
Yes, that is what it means.
The sex ratio refers to the proportion of males to females in a given population. It is often expressed as the number of males per 100 females. To understand the sex ratio of a population, you need to collect data on the number of males and females in that population.
Here's how you can calculate the sex ratio:
1. Obtain the total count of males and females in the population you are studying. This can be done through various means such as census data, surveys, or government records.
2. Add up the number of males and females separately to get the total count for each gender.
3. Divide the total count of males by the total count of females.
4. Multiply the result by 100 to express the sex ratio as the number of males per 100 females.
For example, if a population has 500 males and 400 females:
Sex ratio = (500 / 400) * 100 = 125 males per 100 females.
The resulting ratio indicates that there are 125 males for every 100 females in the population.
However, it is important to note that the sex ratio can vary from one population to another due to various factors such as cultural practices, social norms, migration patterns, and demographic trends.