A systematic compilation of mortality and survival data for a population is called a(n)
A)age pyramid.
B)cohort group.
C)life table.
D)probability summary.

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A life table is a systematic compilation of mortality and survival data for a population, including measures such as age-specific mortality rates, life expectancy, and probability of dying at each age. Option A, age pyramid, refers to a graphical representation of the age and sex distribution of a population. Option B, cohort group, refers to a group of individuals who share a common experience and are observed over a specific period of time. Option D, probability summary, is not a commonly used term in demography or epidemiology.

A Systematic Compilation of Mortality and Survival Data for a Population