Which of the following best describes qualitative information that is not presented in demographic data about a place
A. Information about the culture of a place
B.the personal stories of individuals in the place
C.information about the average wealth of the people in the place
D.the combination of information such as available education combined with gender ratios of a place
A. Information about the culture of a place
Which type of graphic representation is good for showing demographic changes over time within a place?
A. A bar graph
B. A pie graph
C. A line graph
D. A population pyramid
C. A line graph
How can citizens use population statistics to make smart informed decisions about advertisements in media?
A. They can evaluate different population statistics to decide where to advertise a restaurant
B. They can evaluate different population statistics to decide where to build a community center
C. They can evaluate different population statistics to fact check media sources
D. They can evaluate different population statistics to determine the best target media for their product
D. They can evaluate different population statistics to determine the best target media for their product
What is the human development index?
A. A measurement of economic development determined by considering multiple factors including income, life expectancy, education, to rate countries on a scale of between 0 and 1
B. A term used when a value is divided by the number of people in an area
C. A comparison of the value of currency and prices between different places using a common market basket of goods and services
D. The total amount of goods and services in a market during one years period of time
A. A measurement of economic development determined by considering multiple factors including income, life expectancy, education, to rate countries on a scale of between 0 and 1
How does a high level of rurality often affect a country’s human development index score?
A. High rurality often increases HDI scores because people have more land for farming
B. High rurality often lowers HDI scores because these countries have small populations.
C. High rurality means that there are fewer people per square mile, giving them longer, healthier lives.
D. High rurality often lowers HDI scores because people in rural areas have few resources
D. High rurality often lowers HDI scores because people in rural areas have few resources
The best option that describes qualitative information not presented in demographic data about a place is A. Information about the culture of a place.
To determine this, we need to understand the meaning of qualitative data and demographic data. Qualitative data provides descriptive information about qualities, characteristics, and attributes, focusing on the subjective aspects. On the other hand, demographic data consists of statistical information about the population, such as age, gender, income, education level, etc.
Option A, information about the culture of a place, refers to the social and behavioral practices, customs, traditions, arts, and beliefs of the people in that location. Culture is subjective and cannot be determined solely by demographic data. It requires an understanding of the values, rituals, norms, and traditions of the community. Therefore, option A is the best description of qualitative information that is not presented in demographic data about a place.
Options B, C, and D are more related to demographic data. Option B, personal stories of individuals in the place, may provide qualitative insights, but it is still based on the individuals' demographics and experiences. Option C, information about the average wealth of the people in the place, is a quantitative demographic data point that does not capture qualitative information beyond economic status. Option D, the combination of information such as available education combined with gender ratios of a place, although it combines different factors, is still primarily focused on demographic data.
By understanding the distinction between qualitative and demographic data, we can choose the best option that represents qualitative information not presented in demographic data, which is option A.