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What are the main parts of a good Table? |
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Answer» The number of parts depends mostly on the nature of the data. However, a table should have the following parts. (i) Table No. : Each table should be numbered so that the table may be referred with that number. (ii) Title : Every table must be given a suitable title which should be short, clear and complete. (iii) Captions : Caption refers to the column heading which explains what the column represents. (iv) Stubs : Stubs are the designations of the rows or row headings. (v) Body : It is the heart of the table. The body of the table contains the numerical information. (vi) Ruling and Spacing : Ruling and leaving the space depends on the needs of the topic and makes the table attractive and beautiful. (vii) Footnotes : In order to explain the figures shown in the table, explanatory notes may be given at the end of the table. (viii) Source : At the end of the table, the source or origin of given data is mentioned. |
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