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@Exnihilox has made a wide range of changes to the article stemming from the lead to the established sections. They have added a wrong population figure at 224,000 which when reading the borough article has 223,000. So that's not quite adding up, readding large and calling rochdale a community when we use town and community is more for suburbs or Wales terms for civil parishes. I've reverted the lead and population due to conflicting stats. Would @Crouch, Swale @Eopsid @KeithD and @PamD wish to comment on this? I'm seeing a lot of unsourced material and wrong placed stats DragonofBatley (talk) 21:53, 21 June 2023 (UTC)
Chew Stoke is a small village and civil parish ...", suggesting that the removal of "large" as "WP:SUBJECTIVE" is not a consensus view but more of an WP:IDONTLIKEIT. PamD 22:12, 21 June 2023 (UTC)
If there is sufficient material to justify a subsection header, then it may be titled as etymology or toponymy.". Also note Featured Article Bristol. "Toponymy" is probably best. PamD 09:25, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
Renamed to avoid confusion with previous Demography section of talk page: PamD 19:28, 23 June 2023 (UTC)Small text
As none of the demographic figures is specific to the town, but all relate to the borough, this section really shouldn't be here at all. There may be some figures for BUAs and BUA subdivisions for 2011, though I'm not sure whether the 2021 are available yet, which might be more specific to the town. In the ONS statistics, Asian means Asian, so I don't see what the relevance of US usage of the term is here. PamD 15:58, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
I am honestly not sure how the term came to be here - it is DEMOGRAPHICS where I live! Demography is the study of demographics, the social characteristics and statistics of a human population. This study of the size, age structures, and economics of different populations can be used for a variety of purposes. Political candidates use the information to inform targeted campaigns. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Exnihilox (talk • contribs) 18:48, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
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The infobox collage caption appears to be confused. PamD 16:44, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
Title: A Discussion on Demography and Demographics: Meaning and Applications Introduction: Demography and demographics are two closely related terms that play a crucial role in understanding and analyzing human populations. While they share similar roots, they have slightly different meanings and applications. In this discussion, we will explore the definitions of demography and demographics, and delve into their respective applications in various fields. 1. Demography: Demography refers to the scientific study of human populations, focusing on their size, structure, and dynamics. It encompasses a range of factors, including birth rates, death rates, migration patterns, age distribution, gender composition, and socioeconomic characteristics. Demography aims to understand the processes that shape populations and the patterns that emerge over time. Demography plays a significant role in various fields, including sociology, economics, public health, and urban planning. It provides valuable insights into population trends, such as population growth or decline, aging populations, and migration patterns. These insights help policymakers, social scientists, and organizations to make informed decisions regarding resource allocation, public policies, healthcare planning, and infrastructure development. For instance, in urban planning, demography helps determine the needs of a population in terms of housing, transportation, and social services. By analyzing demographic data, planners can identify areas with increasing population density or an aging population, and accordingly develop strategies to address those specific needs (Bolay, 2019). 2. Demographics: Demographics, on the other hand, refers to the characteristics of a population, typically based on quantifiable factors such as age, sex, race, education, income, occupation, and marital status. It involves the statistical analysis and interpretation of these characteristics to understand the composition and distribution of a population. Demographics are widely used in marketing, market research, and business planning. By understanding the demographics of their target audience, businesses can tailor their products, services, and marketing strategies to meet the specific needs and preferences of different demographic groups. For example, a company targeting young professionals might focus on social media advertising and offer flexible, tech-savvy products (Babin & Zikmund, 2015). Demographics also play a vital role in social science research, electoral analysis, and public opinion polling. These fields utilize demographic data to study patterns and trends within specific population groups, such as voting behavior, consumer preferences, and social attitudes. Conclusion: In conclusion, demography and demographics are interrelated terms that deal with the study of human populations. Demography focuses on the size, structure, and dynamics of populations, while demographics refers to the characteristics and attributes of specific population groups. Both demography and demographics have widespread applications in fields such as sociology, economics, public health, urban planning, marketing, and social science research. Understanding these terms and their applications enables us to gain valuable insights into human populations, inform policy decisions, and meet the needs of diverse communities. References: 1. Bolay, J.-C. (2019). Demography and Urban Planning. In B. Warf (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of the City (Vol. 1, pp. 285-288). SAGE Publications, Inc. 2. Babin, B. J., & Zikmund, W. G. (2015). Exploring Marketing Research (11th ed.). Cengage Learning. Exnihilox (talk) 23:32, 23 June 2023 (UTC) |
So, after all the shenanigans of the past few days that led to Exnihilox and his IP address being blocked for sockpuppetry, we can now start the process of undoing the damage caused to the article. Right now the sections are back in the correct order with the correct names per Wikipedia:WikiProject UK geography/How to write about settlements, and the Demography section is as it was before with the 2001 and 2011 comparisons between the town and the borough. I have however added a note that 2021 Census data isn't (yet) available at the town or parish level. Feel free to undo any of Exnihilox's (or mine!) other edits. Hopefully we can now work together to improve the article further. 10mmsocket (talk) 06:50, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
a reliable source that directly supports the materialis satisfied, but I can see questions arising because of the Area type default; maybe citations should include a note "with Area type set to Electoral wards and divisions" or suchlike. We'd still look forward to citing a NOMIS-style specific page. NebY (talk) 12:01, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
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