The course involves methods of population estimation and projections. It includes assumptions underlying projections and estimations of fertility, mortality, and migration as inputs into population projections; direct and indirect estimates of population indices; estimating components of total fertility; and the aggregation and DIS-aggregation of data by age for projections. The course also exposes students to techniques and methods for assessing quality of demographic and health datasets such as the use of progression ratios, average parities among others.

Objective :This course aims at exposing students to major tools available for estimations, projections and assessing data quality for demographic and health analyses.

Mode of Delivery :This course will be delivered mainly with the lecture method and study assignments to enhance participation of students.