The rate that is calculated by subtracting the number of deaths per thousand from the number of births per thousand in a year reflects:
A) crude births
B) fecundity
C) crude deaths
D) population growth or decline

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The rate calculated by subtracting the number of deaths per thousand from the number of births per thousand in a year is called the natural increase rate (NIR). A positive NIR (more births than deaths) indicates population growth, while a negative NIR (more deaths than births) indicates population decline. Therefore, this rate reflects population growth or decline.

The Rate That Is Calculated by Subtracting the Number of Deaths