Question

Advantages of classification of data?

Answer 1

Classifications simplify our environment. When we divide up the universe of knowledge into classes or facets, we are sorting information objects into groups and into a system of relationships. This system helps us reduce chaos and confusion among the things that surround us.

Answer 2

The advantages of classifying organisms are as follows:

(i) Classification facilitates the identification of organisms.

(ii) helps to establish the relationship among various groups of organisms.

(iii) helps to study the phylogeny and evolutionary history of organisms.