What is meant by tabulation of data?
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.
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Sub head |
Master Caption |
Box Head |
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Column Head |
Column Head |
Column Head |
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Sub entries |
Cell |
Cell |
Cell |
Body |
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Cell |
Cell |
Cell |
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Cell |
Cell |
Cell |
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(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.
