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Insights from the Population Projections and Applied Demography Conference (2014)

The Population Projections and Applied Demography Conference held on January 9, 2014, highlights the importance of accurate population projections and methodologies. Presenters like Qian Cai and Rebecca Tippett discuss the significance of projections for understanding demographic trends. Jason E. Powell’s presentation, "Looking Into the Past: Thomas Circle," emphasizes the complexities of accuracy and plausibility in demographic data. This event brought together experts to explore practical approaches informed by statistical theories, promoting the use of demographic projections across various applications.

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Insights from the Population Projections and Applied Demography Conference (2014)

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  1. Thoughts about Population Projections Applied Demography Conference January 9, 2014 Qian Cai, University of Virginia Rebecca Tippett, University of North Carolina

  2. Projection Methodologies “Looking Into the Past: Thomas Circle, Washington, DC” by Jason E. Powell

  3. Purposes & Use of Projections

  4. Accuracy & Plausibility http://xkcd.com/605

  5. { Priority #1 Total Population Population Projections { Sex * Age * Race Hispanic Origin Priority #3 Priority #2 Priority #4

  6. Our Approach is guided by statistical and demographic theories is straightforward, practical, and easy to implement produces reasonable results

  7. Contact • Qian Cai • Director, Demographics Research Group • Weldon Cooper Center, University of Virginia • qian.cai@virginia.edu | (434) 982-5581 • Rebecca Tippett • Director, Carolina Demography • Carolina Population Center, UNC-Chapel Hill • rtippett@unc.edu | (919) 966-2829 • http://www.coopercenter.org/demographics/national-population-projections

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