Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given…
2023
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Statistical study of the human population
- A.
Demography
- B.
Lexicography
- C.
Econometrics
- 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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