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Explain briefly the main characteristic of a good statistical table

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Answered by rospark35
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The essentials of good tables includes headings, abbreviations, footnote and total in table. In singular form heading should be written, in heading abbreviation should not be used in heading, footnote should be used if necessary and in the ending of per row sub-total should be used.

1. Table number: A table should always be numbered for easy identification and reference in future

2. Title of the table: A table mu8st have a suitable title. Title is the description of the contents of the table. So the title should be clear, brief and self-explanatory.

3. Caption: Caption refers to the column headings. It explains what the column represents. A caption should be brief, concise and self-explanatory. Captions are usually written in the middle of the columns in small letters to economies space.

4. Stubs: These refer to the headings of horizontal rows. They are at the extreme left.

5. Body: The body of the table contains the numerical information. This is the most vital part of the table. Data presented in the body arranged according to descriptions are classifications of the captions and stubs.

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