Question

Define tabulation. Explain it's demerits

Answer 1

Answer:

Tabulating is a way of processing information or data by putting it in a table. This doesn't mean the kind of table you eat off of, though. It refers to a table, or chart, with rows and columns.

1) The researcher cannot check validity and can't find a mechanism for a causation theory only draw patterns and correlations from the data

2) Statistical data is often secondary data which means that is can be easily be misinterpreted

3) Statistical data is open to abuse it can be manipulated and phrased to show the point the researcher wants to show (effects the objectivity)

4) Because this is often secondary data it is hard to access and check

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