Readings in population research methodology

This publication which is in eight volumes attempts to put together a complete reference source covering the full range of population research methodology. "It is designed to satisfy as completely as possible the methodological needs for both the training of students at beginning intermediate and advanced levels and for expanding the methodological horizons of all demographers." Volume 1 deals with the basic tools of demography including measurement of population size composition and distribution; birth death marriage and migration rates; sources of demographic data; evaluation of data quality; correction graduation and interpolation of population data; and standardization and decomposition of group differences. Volume 2 is concerned with mortality and Volume 3 with fertility. Volume 4 deals with nuptiality migration household and family research. Volume 5 examines population models projections and estimates. Volume 6 is about advanced basic tools including survival and event history methods multistate methods contextual and multi-level methods and techniques for qualitative analysis. Volume 7 focuses on contraception and family planning and Volume 8 on the environment and economic issues. (EXCERPT)