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POPULATION DATA

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CHAPTER04:                                                                       POPULATION DATA Population data is the information pertaining to population in terms of economy, social and demographic matters. Source of Population Data  Source of population data are divided into two; (i)                  Secondary source of data (ii)                Primary source of data Primary Source of Data Also known as traditional source of data. Example of primary source of data area: (a)     Population census (b)    Demographic sample survey (c)     Vital registration Secondary Source of Data Also known as non-traditional source of data. Examples of secondary source of data are: (a)     School register (b)    Labor register (c)     Medical records (d)    Baptismal records  (e)     Religion/parish records (f)     Maternal clinic and child welfare (g)     Published reports, unpublished reports and statistical abstract. Note: Secondary source of