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demography

n. the statistical study of human populations in regard to various factors and characteristics, including geographical distribution, sex and age distribution, size, structure, and growth trends. Such analyses are used in many types of investigation, including epidemiological studies. See also biostatistics; social statistics. —demographer n. —demographic adj.

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December 27th 2024

institutional research

institutional research

a study conducted to obtain information about an academic setting. For example, a university may research its faculty, staff, students, finances, technology, campus climate, and other characteristics so as to facilitate better decision making.