The age and sex structure of a population may be described by a
Correct Answer: Population pyramid
Description: Population pyramid: (age-sex pyramid or age-structure diagram) Is a graphical illustration that shows the distribution of various age groups in a population which normally forms the shape of a pyramid
– Double Histogram: 2 back-to-back histogram graphs
1. one showing the number of males and
2. one showing females in a particular population (Males are conventionally shown on left and females on right)
– The population (%) is plotted on the X-axis and age on the Y-axis (in 5-year age group intervals)
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