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A Practitioner's Guide to State and Local Population Projections (The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis)
Smith, Stanley K., Tayman, Jeff, Swanson, David A.
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Hardcover. A Practitioner's Guide to State and Local Population Projections Series: The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis. Num Pages: 411 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 238 x 27. Weight in Grams: 776.
This book focuses on the methodology and analysis of state and local population projections. It describes the most commonly used data sources and application techniques for four types of projection methods: cohort-component, trend extrapolation, structural models, and microsimulation. It covers the components of population growth, sources of data, the formation of assumptions, the development of evaluation criteria, and the determinants of forecast accuracy. It considers the strengths and weaknesses of various projection methods and pays special attention to the unique problems that characterize small-area projections. The authors provide practical guidance to demographers, planners, market analysts, and others called on ... Read more
This book focuses on the methodology and analysis of state and local population projections. It describes the most commonly used data sources and application techniques for four types of projection methods: cohort-component, trend extrapolation, structural models, and microsimulation. It covers the components of population growth, sources of data, the formation of assumptions, the development of evaluation criteria, and the determinants of forecast accuracy. It considers the strengths and weaknesses of various projection methods and pays special attention to the unique problems that characterize small-area projections. The authors provide practical guidance to demographers, planners, market analysts, and others called on ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Series
The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis
Number of Pages
411
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400775503
SKU
V9789400775503
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99-15
Reviews for A Practitioner's Guide to State and Local Population Projections (The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis)
“In fourteen chapters it provides the reader with the necessary tools for creating numerous population projection methods. … both graduate and upper-level undergraduate students could use this book as the sole textbook for a course, or as a supplement focusing on select chapters. Similarly, those who need a refresher on specific projection fundamentals will find this book full of helpful ... Read more