CA Foundation · Quantitative Aptitude · Statistical Description of Data
Which of the following is a feature of a good statistical table rather than a defect?
Including a footnote to explain an abbreviation or exception is a feature of a good statistical table. Good tables also have a clear title, headings and stated units, so the other options describe faults.
- APlacing the table's title only at the bottom with no number
- BIncluding a footnote to explain an abbreviation or exception used in the tableCorrect
- CMixing unrelated data of different periods without any headings
- DOmitting units of measurement to save space
Explanation
Footnotes are used to explain exceptions or abbreviations and are a normal part of a good table. A table should have a clear title and number, clear headings and stated units. The other options go against these requirements.
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