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R.N Institute of Professional Studies D-12 Main Kanti Nagar Krishna Nagar Delhi-51 CHAPTER 5 –Presentation of Data –Textual and Tabular Presentation TEXTUAL PRESENTATION In the textual presentation the data are presented in the form of paragraph. This method is not6 more impressive. It is not a very effective method. It is difficult for a reader to single
- ut individual figure given in a mixed way in the text and the information has to be read again and again
to understand the information. In this chapter we will discuss the tabular form of presentation and the
- ther two forms of presentation viz. diagrammatic presentation and graphic presentation.
MEANING OF TABULATION The process of arranging data orderly in the form of rows and column is called tabulation. OBJECTIVES OF TABULATION
- 1. Simplicity The main objectives of tabulation is that tabulated data can be easily understood and
interpreted.
- 2. Comparative Study. Tabulation facilitates comparison as the data are presented in compact and
- rganized form.
- 3. Systematic Presentation. It involves the systematic presentation of data to elucidate problem under
investigation.
- 4. Diagrammatic Representation. Tabulated data can be presented in the form of diagrams and graphs.
- 5. Saving in Space and Time. It saves space because data are placed in rows and columns.
- 6. Helpful in Statistical Analysis. It is very helpful in analyzing the collected data and also in drawing
inferences from them. GENERAL RULES FOR TABULATION
- 1. The construction of table should suit the size of the paper.
- 2. Table should be attractive clear and impressive so that the reader may readily discover what it refers.
- 3. Arrangement of stubs and captions should be done systematically.
- 4. The data presented in the table should be approximated.
- 5. The table should be self-explanatory.
- 6. The tile should be clear. It is placed at the top and is centre.
- 7. Sources of data must be given in the table.
- 8. Be consistent in ruling.
- 9. Care should be taken to give the units of measurement completely such as, weights in kilograms