Tabulation of statistical data - general& special purpose - simple &complex tables -parts of tables.

   • What is classification of statistical data...   classification of statistical data link👆 TABULATION: Tabulation-It is the process of arranging data systematically in rows and columns. Classification is the first step of tabulation. Parts of a table :-1.Table number-given below each table 2. Title-description of the content .given above the table. 3. Head note-explanations if any about the title-given under the title 4. Stubs-row headings-it may contain sub titles if needed 5. Captions-column headings-it may contain sub titles if needed 6. Body- vital part. content will be in numbers. 7. Foot note- formula or some calculations used in the body is explained. given under the table. 8. Source- it gives the origin of the content of the table. Given under the table. Types of tables:- 1. General purpose tables(reference tables):-census report 2. Special purpose tables(summary tables):-derived from general purpose tables. Tables in a book. Two main types of tables we use in practice:- 1.simple table also called one-way table or single variable table. These tables consist of one criterion. 2. Complex table also called two-way or higher order table. All frequency tables representing two or more variables.