A sociologist notes that for every 1,000 residents, there are fewer children born in suburban communities in the United States than in inner-city ghettos or in rural communities. This sociologist is examining
A) fertility rates.
B) total fertility rates.
C) birthrates.
D) growth rates.

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The sociologist is examining birthrates, which refer to the number of live births per 1,000 people in a population per year.

A Sociologist Notes That for Every 1,000 Residents, There Are