Why do demographers seek to standardize population numbers (such that demographic reports tend to feature rates instead of raw numbers)?

A. to allow statistical analysis
B. to facilitate comparisons between nations and over time
C. Data must be standardized to be included in the demographic bookkeeping equation.
D. They work with data with dubious origins.


B. to facilitate comparisons between nations and over time

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