RD2 4THQ Flashcards
it is a way of arranging data in to a logical, chronological, and significant categories and classification.
Presentation of Data
3 ways of Presenting Data:
1.Tabular
2.Graphical
3.Textual
*Tables organize and compress data into standardized form.
*Facilitate the study and interpretation.
Tabular Presentation
Reason for using Tabular Presentation of Data:
*Data in tables are grouped and are arranged systematically.
*Relationships of data are seen easily.
*Presents ideas that are understood even without reading the textual presentation.
Tables includes:
4 items
- Title
- Number
- Heading
- Body notes
should identify the table briefly.
Title
all tables with Arabic numerals sequentially (e.g. Table A1, Table B2)
Number
generally expressed in phrased or clause form.
Heading
if there are items in the table that are not easily understood.
Body notes
There are three types of notes for table:
- General notes
- Specific notes
- Probability notes
these provide additional information about the table as a whole, such as data sources or explanations of abbreviations used in the table.
General notes
These pertain to individual data entries in the table and explain unusual or noteworthy values, data limitations, or any other relevant details.
Specific notes
These are used in statistical tables to indicate the probability level associated with certain statistical tests or findings, helping readers interpret the significance of the data presented.
Probability notes
It is a chart representing the quantitative variation of a variables itself or in comparison with those of an other variable.
Graph
It provide a convenient way to compare different sets of data.
Graph