Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given…

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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Statistical study of the human population

Answer: A. DemographyAnswer: Demography — the statistical study of human populations. Why this is correct: The phrase describes exactly what demography covers: population size,…

  1. A.

    Demography

  2. B.

    Lexicography

  3. C.

    Econometrics

  4. D.

    Silvology

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Correct answer: A

Answer: Demography — the statistical study of human populations.

Why this is correct: The phrase describes exactly what demography covers: population size, distribution, structure, and statistical trends.

  • Demography — statistical study of human populations; matches the phrase.

  • Lexicography — study and compilation of dictionaries and word usage; not related to population statistics.

  • Econometrics — application of statistical methods to economic data; focused on economics rather than general population study.

  • Silvology — study of forests/trees and related ecology; unrelated to human population statistics.

Tip: Focus on the core terms in the phrase — "statistical" and "human population" — to match them to the single-word term that specifically covers population statistics.

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