Cohort analysis is a research method that involves studying a specific group of individuals who share a common characteristic or experience over a certain period of time. It helps in understanding how different cohorts age and change over time.
Related terms
Demographic Transition: The process through which a population transitions from high birth rates and death rates to low birth rates and death rates, often resulting in an aging population.
Life Expectancy: The average number of years that an individual is expected to live, usually calculated from birth.
Dependency Ratio: The ratio between the economically dependent (young and old) population and the economically productive (working-age) population.