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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF ENGINEERINGAND THE BUILTENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENTOFARCHITECTURE,PLANNINGAND CONSTRUCTION
QUALIFICATION:BACHELOROF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BTAR
NQF LEVEL:6
COURSECODE:DPS610S
COURSENAME: DEMOGRAPHY AND
POPULATION STUDIES
DATE: JUNE 2024
PAPER: THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
FIRSTOPPORTUNITYEXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER
Ms. J. l<ohima
MODERATOR Dr. E. Yankson
NOTES:
1. Read the entire question paper before answering the questions.
2. You must answer all questions.
3. Ensure you number your answers correctly.
4. Please write clearly and legibly.
5. Ensure your Student Number is on the Examination Book(s).
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Question 1
(a) A way of looking at changes in population composition is through population pyramids.
Differentiate between constrictive and expansive population pyramids by providing
pyramid sketches.
(10)
(b) Census and surveys are two sources of demographic data. Formulate a table comparing
census to surveys.
(10)
[20)
Question 2
The central government has availed some funds for mass land servicing. However, budgetary
constraints allow these funds to be allocated only to one of the towns listed in Table 1 below,
being the town with the highest population growth rate. Therefore, study Table 1 below and
answer the proceeding questions.
Table 1: Total Population Size
Town
Year2011 Year 2016
Town A
86,856
97,865
Town B
79,507
87,186
Town C
245,446
255,510
(a) In accordance with the central government's funding criteria and population geometric
growth rate, indicate the formula you will use to determine which town should be
allocated with those funds.
(2)
{b) Using the formula, you indicated in Question 2(a) above and the data in Table 1 above,
demonstrate the population geometric growth rates in percentages, for the towns
outlined in Table 1. Please show all calculation steps and round off the geometric growth
rate percentages to one decimal point.
(9)
(c) Based on the population geometric growth rate percentages you demonstrated in
Question 2(b) above and the central government's allocation criteria, determine the
town that should be allocated the funds for mass land servicing.
(1)
(d) Population projections help stakeholders to plan for the near and distant future. Using
the geometric extrapolation model and geometric growth rate you provided in Question
2(b), project the population size of Town B in 2025.
(3)
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Question 3
(a) It is important to analyse the population or demographic profile of an area during the
planning process. In seven brief statements, explain why it is essential for urban planners
in the public sector to consider population analyses.
(7)
(b) Businesses use population and demographic data to identify profitable locations for
goods and services. Pinpoint three ways through which the private sector can identify
profitable locations for goods and services.
(3)
(c) You have been appointed as a Public Health Planner at the Ministry of Health and Social
Services. Discuss the steps that you will follow to ensure that health facilities are
equitably allocated in Region X.
(10)
(d) Data forecasts, including population projections, are used in the planning process and in
the location of various public facilities. Explain briefly why it is difficult to investigate
professional ethics in planning data forecasts.
(4)
(e) Population projections can be classified into objective and subjective projections.
Distinguish between objective and subjective projections, by offering three facts about
each projection.
(6)
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Question 4
(a) Crude Birth Rate (CBR)is the number of births occurring in a population in a year per
1,000 persons. Pinpoint two (2) disadvantages of using Crude Birth Rate.
(2)
(b) A funeral director would like to establish a crematorium in one of the two cities in your
region. Using the data in Table 2 below and the mortality measure that considers all
deaths, motivate through calculations, which city in Table 2 below should be considered
as a suitable location for the proposed crematorium. Pleaseshow the formula and round
off your answers to the nearest whole number.
(10)
Table 2: Population and Reported Births and Deaths in Cities 1 and 2
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Region
City 1
City 2
Population
74,629
249,885
Total Deaths
1,454
2,859
Male Deaths
922
1,677
Female Deaths
532
1,182
[12)
Question 5
Your regional council is provided with funding for a proposed health centre, offering services
for adolescent mothers. One of the funding conditions stipulates that the funds be allocated
to a town within your region with the Age Specific Fertility Rate (among adolescent mothers)
of 50 and above. Your regional governor has instructed you to carry out an assessment of the
best location for the proposed health centre within your region. Using the data in Table 2
below and the aforesaid funding condition, answer the questions proceeding Table 2.
Table 2: Number of Women and Live Births to Women, in 15-24 Age Groups in Towns A-C
Town Age Group
Town A
15-19
20-24
Town B
15-19
20-24
Women in Age Group
9,906,365
10,427,161
11,475,863
11,372,141
Live Births to Women in Age Group
952,013
483,401
104,644
6,546
ifown C
15-19
20-24
10,240,239
10,150,079
414,406
1,040,399
(a) Based on the data in Table 2 and the Age Specific Fertility Rate perspective,
demonstrate the calculations that are required to be undertaken before making a
decision on the suitable town for the proposed health centre. Pleaseshow the formulas
and all calculations and round off your answers to the nearest whole number.
(11)
(b) In accordance with your calculations in Question 3(a) above, decide which town should
be provided with the funds for the proposed health centre.
(1)
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Question 6
(a) Migration measures compare one's state of birth with one's place of residence at the
time of enumeration. Identify five migration measures.
(5)
(b) Migration efficiency is the area's net migration or gross migration. City X has a positive
efficient migration while City Y has a negative efficient migration. Based on the
aforementioned migration efficiencies of Cities Xand Y,compare Cities X to Y by providing
three statements about each city.
(6)
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