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population
In biology, the totality of individuals of a species that live in a specific area and form a reproductive community.
Die Population der Biber hat sich an diesem Flussabschnitt gut erholt.
The beaver population has recovered well along this stretch of the river.
population
In statistics and sociology, the overall population; that is, all people, objects, or events about which a scientific study aims to make a statement.
Für die Umfrage wurde eine repräsentative Stichprobe aus der deutschen Gesamtpopulation ausgewählt.
For the survey, a representative sample was selected from the total German population.
The word 'Population' (population) is a technical term. It is mainly used in scientific or formal contexts such as biology, statistics, or sociology.
Die Studie untersucht das Verhalten einer bestimmten Population von Vögeln.
The study examines the behavior of a specific population of birds.
You can recognize the biological meaning from words like 'Tiere' (animals), 'Pflanzen' (plants), or 'Art' (species). You can recognize the statistical meaning from words like 'Umfrage' (survey), 'Studie' (study), or 'Stichprobe' (sample).
Die Population der Wölfe in dieser Region wächst langsam.
The wolf population in this region is growing slowly.
In a biological context, 'Population' (population) is often combined with verbs that describe a change. Typical examples are: 'die Population wächst/schrumpft' (the population grows/shrinks), 'sich erholen' (to recover), or 'gefährdet sein' (to be endangered).
Durch Schutzmaßnahmen konnte sich die Robben-Population wieder erholen.
Thanks to protective measures, the seal population was able to recover.
In statistics, people often speak of the 'Gesamtpopulation' (total population) or 'Grundgesamtheit' (population). A common action is to 'eine Stichprobe aus der Population ziehen' or 'entnehmen' (to draw/take a sample from the population).
Für die Analyse wurde eine zufällige Stichprobe aus der Zielpopulation entnommen.
For the analysis, a random sample was taken from the target population.
population
Bevölkerung refers to the people living in a specific area. Population, by contrast, is the defined group for a scientific study and can also consist of these people. Bevölkerung is appropriate for general statements about residents; Population is appropriate for the defined study group.
Für die Studie umfasst die Population alle volljährigen Einwohner der Stadt.
For the study, the population includes all adult residents of the city.
Die Bevölkerung der Stadt umfasst rund 80.000 Menschen.
The city's population is around 80,000 people.
