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Q: The demographic structure of society includes: I. Age II. Race and ethnicity III. Sexual orientation A I only B I and II only C II and III only D I, II, and III Tags: Demographics |

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Q: Cities currently contain more than half of the world's population and bring unique healthcare challenges. You have been hired by a typical city to select the policy from the list below which would likely impact the health of the greatest number of individuals in that city. You should select which of the following? A Measures to Decrease Air Pollution B Measures to Combat the Spread of Tuberculosis C Measures to Improve Road Safety D Measures to Encourage Healthy Food Consumption Tags: Demographics |

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Q: John grew up on a farm, and when his family needed to shop, they were required to travel several hours to get to town. John's grandchildren live near his hometown, but never need to travel more than a few miles to buy food, shop at the mall, or visit the post office This is an example of: A globalization B urbanization C stereotyping D segregation Tags: Demographics |

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Q: Zita was born in Switzerland, but went to college in London and lives in New York. She ate Thai food for lunch and uses the internet to keep in touch with friends all over the world. This is an example of: A globalization B urbanization C stereotyping D segregation Tags: Demographics |

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Q: Which of the following long-term United States demographic projections is expected to create sweeping, vast societal changes and significantly impact the healthcare industry? A The wage gender gap decreases. B Non-whites become a demographic majority. C The U.S. share of world population decreases. D Acceptance of diverse sexual orientations increases. Tags: Demographics |

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Q: A case study in the late 1980's revealed that a change in institutional procedure requiring physicians to manually enter pharmacy orders into a computer system proved extremely difficult and time-consuming for reasons associated with individual and institutional culture. Which of the following conclusions is NOT logical given these results? A Interventions requiring significant changes in physician work norms must be implemented carefully. B The introduction of new technology into the workplace may make processes less rather than more efficient. C Values, beliefs, and norms must be considered before interventions changing institutional practices can be successful. D Cultural factors can drive acceptance of innovation. Tags: Demographics |

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Q: Which of the following characteristics or examples best describes a random sample? A Involves dividing the population into characteristics of importance (e.g. gender, social class, etc) based on the nature of the research at hand B Provides every member of the population an equal chance of being selected C Random digit dialing for telephone surveys D Involves bias in the selection of the sample Tags: Quantitative Skills | Demographics |

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Q: Demographics are influenced by all of the following EXCEPT: A Fertility B Migratory patterns C Sociability D Mortality Tags: Demographics |

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Q: Which of the following characteristics may be used in demographics research? I. sexual orientation II. gender III. race A III only B I and III only C II and III only D I, II and III Tags: Demographics |

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Q: A study is designed to evaluate the perception of the color 'blue' and any adjectives/moods associated with this color. Researchers limits the study to only female participants. This would serve to: A solely look at perceptions of the color 'blue' and eliminate bias based on gender. B solely look at perceptions of the color 'blue' and eliminate bias based on sex. C evaluate the male perspective of the color 'blue.' D evaluate one gender's view of the color 'blue.' Tags: Demographics |

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Q: Which of the following is not typically viewed as a demographic parameter? A race B religion C sexual orientation D GDP (gross domestic product) Tags: Demographics |

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Q: The view that gender is constructed via cultural, rather than biologic, forces is a thought reflected in which of the following theories? A gender segregation B contrast of sex versus gender C the social construction of gender D degenderization Tags: Demographics |

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Q: For a particular population, the crude death rate (per 1000) individuals is found to be 8.6 in 2016 and drops to 5.8 in 2017. If the population size is 46,000,000 individuals and the death rate is expected to decline at a linear fashion at the same rate, how many individuals will be expected to die in 2018? A 56,000 B 92,000 C 112,000 D 138,000 Tags: Demographics |

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Q: Which of the following are demographic parameters? I. age II. race III. religion A I only B I and II only C II and III only D I, II, and III Tags: Demographics |

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Q: A sociological study is constructed to evaluate social determinants of health. Various variables are studied for individuals in an urban setting. Which of the following would serve as independent variables in this study? I. rates of asthma II. sex III. mortality A I and III only B II only C II and III only D I, II and III Tags: Demographics |

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Q: A mixed economy is signified by: A an economy consisting of various cultural groups. B an economy with both self-reliance and international reliance for resources. C an economy which uses a mixture of currency as well as non-currency items for trade. D an economy with both public and private enterprise. Tags: Social Structures | Demographics |

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