CA Foundation · Quantitative Aptitude · Statistical Description of Data
In the standard layout of a statistical table, the heading placed at the top of each vertical column to describe the data in that column is called:
The heading of a vertical column in a statistical table is called the caption. The stub is the label for rows, the body holds the numerical data, and the prefatory note gives brief explanatory remarks about the table.
- AStub
- BCaptionCorrect
- CBody
- DPrefatory note
Explanation
A caption is the heading of a column in a statistical table, while the stub is the heading of the rows. The body contains the actual figures, and a prefatory note gives extra explanation, usually just below the title.
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