Session 11: Population Projections and Forecasts (Session 1)
Session Description
In this session, we will spend some time discussing your final projects. We’ll also spend time learning more about how planners use population projections and forecasts as part of their work.
Before Class
Klosterman Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5
Please download the Session 11 workbook. We will use this same workbook on Thursday as well.
This Week’s Reflection Prompt
- How do the differences between forecasts and projections matter?
- What are the implications of these differences for your own areas of focus or study?
- Based upon your area of study or specialization, what types of information help you to assess the accuracy or certainty of a forecast?