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Unit 3: Tabulation

8. Source-Note: This note is often required when secondary data are being tabulated. This Notes
note indicates the source from where the information has been obtained. Source note is
also given as a footnote.
The main parts of a table can also be understood by looking at its broad structure given below:

Structure of a table
Table No : .............
Title : .....................

Foot Note:
Source:

Rules for Tabulation

The rules for tabulation of data can be divided into two broad categories: (i) Rules regarding
structure of a table, explained above, and (ii) General rules.

General Rules

1. The table should be simple and compact which is not overloaded with details.

2. Tabulation should be in accordance with the objective of investigation.
3. The unit of measurements must always be indicated in the table.
4. The captions and stubs must be arranged in a systematic manner so that it is easy to grasp
the table.
5. A table should be complete and self explanatory.
6. As far as possible the interpretative figures like totals, ratios and percentages must also be
provided in a table.
7. The entries in a table should be accurate.
8. Table should be attractive to draw the attention of readers.

Did u know? Classification is a process of statistical analysis while tabulation is a process
of presentation.

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