Natural Growth Rate Calculator
The natural growth rate (often denoted by 'r' or 'μ') is a fundamental concept in population dynamics and various scientific fields. It represents the rate at which a population would grow if there were no environmental limitations, such as resource scarcity, predation, or disease. In simpler terms, it's the difference between the birth rate and the death rate of a population.
The formula for natural growth rate is:
Natural Growth Rate (r) = Birth Rate (b) – Death Rate (d)
Where:
- Birth Rate (b): The number of births per unit of population per unit of time. Often expressed as a percentage or a decimal.
- Death Rate (d): The number of deaths per unit of population per unit of time. Often expressed as a percentage or a decimal.
A positive natural growth rate indicates that the population is increasing, while a negative rate signifies a decrease. A rate of zero means the population is stable.
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function calculateGrowthRate() {
var birthRateInput = document.getElementById("birthRate").value;
var deathRateInput = document.getElementById("deathRate").value;
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
resultDiv.innerHTML = ""; // Clear previous results
var birthRate = parseFloat(birthRateInput);
var deathRate = parseFloat(deathRateInput);
if (isNaN(birthRate) || isNaN(deathRate)) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid numbers for birth and death rates.";
return;
}
var naturalGrowthRate = birthRate – deathRate;
var resultMessage = "Natural Growth Rate: " + naturalGrowthRate.toFixed(2) + "%";
if (naturalGrowthRate > 0) {
resultMessage += " (Population is increasing)";
} else if (naturalGrowthRate < 0) {
resultMessage += " (Population is decreasing)";
} else {
resultMessage += " (Population is stable)";
}
resultDiv.innerHTML = resultMessage;
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