Question

Define tabulation. Explain it's merits

Answer 1

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. Advantages of Tabulation :    1.         The large mass of confusing data is easily reduced to reasonable form, that is understandable to kind. 2.         The data once arranged in a suitable form, gives the condition of the situation at a glance, or gives a bird eye view. 3.         From the table it is easy to draw some reasonable conclusion or inferences. 4.         Tables gave grounds for analysis of the data. 5.         Errors, and omission if any are always detected in tabulation. Therefore the importance of a carefully drawn table is vital for the preparation of data for analysis and interpretation.....

Answer 2

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TABULATION :- It is a method of presenting data in the form of tables.

Table is the organisation of rows and columns.

DATA CAN BE PRESENTED BY 3 WAY :-

1) Table

2) Diagrams

3) Pictures

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• Easy and definite.

• Tabulation makes data comparable ( easy comparisons ).

• Easy analysis.

• Tabulation clearly indicates the feature of the data. ( Clarity of main features. )

• Saving method.

• By tabulation unorganised data becomes easy and definite and gives utmost information.

• By tabulation large number of data can be presented in small place.