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Neha Tikoo, Lovely Professional University Unit 3: Tabulation

Unit 3: Tabulation Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

3.1 Objectives of Tabulation
3.1.1 Difference between Classification and Tabulation
3.1.2 Main Parts of a Table

3.2 Type of Tables
3.3 Methods of Tabulation
3.4 Summary
3.5 Keywords
3.6 Review Questions

3.7 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
Define the term tabulation

Discuss the objectives of tabulation
Make a difference between classification and tabulation
List the main parts of a table
Describe various types of table
Focus on various methods of tabulation

Introduction

Tabulation is a systematic presentation of numerical data in rows and columns. Tabulation of
classified data make it more intelligible and fit for statistical analysis. According to Tuttle, “A
statistical table is the logical listing of related quantitative data in vertical columns and horizontal
rows of numbers, with sufficient explanatory and qualifying words, phrases and statements in
the form of titles, headings and footnotes to make clear the full meaning of the data and their
origin.” The classified data presented in tabular form helps to bring out their essential features.

3.1 Objectives of Tabulation

The main objectives of tabulation are:
1. To simplify complex data.
2. To highlight chief characteristics of the data.
3. To clarify objective of investigation.

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