Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is obtained by summing ASFRs for all age groups and multiplying by 5 if 5-year age groups are used. This is because: MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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Given the following ASFR (per 1000 women) for 5-year age groups: 15-19:20, 20-24:150, 25-29:120, 30-34:80, 35-39:30, 40-44:10, 45-49:5. The TFR (children per woman) is approximately:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sum of ASFRs = 415 per 1000. TFR = 5 × 415/1000 = 2075/1000 = 2.075 children per woman.
Sum of ASFRs = 415 per 1000. TFR = 5 × 415/1000 = 2075/1000 = 2.075 children per woman.
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A questionnaire includes the question: 'Don't you agree that government policies have improved rural healthcare?' This question violates which design principle?
Correct Answer: Option A
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The question is leading because it presupposes agreement and pressures respondents toward a positive response, violating the principle of neutrality in questionnaire design.
The question is leading because it presupposes agreement and pressures respondents toward a positive response, violating the principle of neutrality in questionnaire design.
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If P(A)=0.4, P(B)=0.5, and A and B are independent, then P(A∪B) is:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
0.4+0.5 - (0.4×0.5)=0.9-0.2=0.7.
0.4+0.5 - (0.4×0.5)=0.9-0.2=0.7.
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