Data : Its Source And Compilation

Question

What is meant by tabulation of data?

Answer

Tabulation of Data: The raw data is collected in an unclassified form. It is difficult to understand it and to draw a conclusion from it. This data is presented in a systematic and arranged form. The principal method of presenting data is through, tabular representation. The purpose of a table is to simplify the presentation and to make comparision easy. The data is presented in the shape of columns and rows. Columns are written vertically and the rows are horizantally.

Main parts a table: The main functional parts of a table are shown in the following format:

(i)    Table Number: It is given for reference.

(ii)    Title of the Table: It is written to describe the content of the table.

Table Number

Title of the table

Head Note

Foot Note: If any.

Sources.

Sub head

Master Caption

Box Head

 

Column

Head

Column

Head

Column

Head

 

Sub entries

Cell

Cell

Cell

Body

 

Cell

Cell

Cell

 
 

Cell

Cell

Cell

 

(iii)    Head Note: The head note gives detailed information of the data.

(iv)    Sub Title: Ist includes sub head and enteries.

(v)     Body: It includes the data enteries.

(vi)    Foot Note: Some information is placed at the bottom of the table and is marked.

(vii)    Source Note: The source of data is given at the bottom of the table.

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