2. Definition
Statistical data, once collected must be
arranged in order to bring out the important
points clearly.
So, the manner in which the statistical data is
presented is of utmost importance
3. Favourite fruit Number of Students
Apple
Pear
Strawberry
Grapes
Orange
Methods of presenting data
There are several methods of presenting statistical data like - tables, charts,
diagrams, graphs, pictures and special curves.
Example of charts & diagrams
Number
of
Students
Favourite fruits
Apple Pear Strawberry Grapes Orange
Example of table
5. School Supply Number
Crayon 4
Paper clip 0
Notebook 2
Glue 1
Pencil 5
Scissors 1
Simple Tables
It lists raw data without summarizing, for each individual data point.
It is good for small datasets or when detailed data is needed.
T Y P E 1 .
E X A M P L E
6. Age Number of patients
0-4 35
5-9 16
10-14 11
14-19 21
Frequency distribution table
Data is represented by showing how
often each value or range of values
occurs.
It groups data with corresponding
frequencies.
It is ideal for large datasets or to
identify patterns.
T Y P E 2 .
Example
8. Charts and diagrams are graphical tools used to
present data visually
They help simplify complex numerical data for
easier understanding and analysis.
It is useful for identifying trends, comparisons
and patterns in the data
Makes data more engaging and accessible for
a wide audience.
9. BAR CHARTS
Bar charts are a way of presenting a set of numbers by the length of bar and the length of the
bar is proportional to the magnitude to be represented.
Bar charts are popular media of presenting statistical data because they are easy to prepare
and enable values to be compared visually.
Types of bar charts :
English Science Math Social Sciences Humanities
0
20
40
60
80
100
Simple bar chart:
Numerical
Scores
Subjects
Multiple bar chart:
Series 1 Series 2
Item 1 Item 2 Item 3
0
5
10
15
20
Series 1 Series 2 Series 3
Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4
0
10
20
30
40
50
Compone bar chart:
10. Histogram
It is a pictorial diagram of frequency distribution. It consists of a series of blocks.
The class intervals are given along the horizontal axis and the frequency along vertical
axis.
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
11. Pie Charts
In pie chart instead of comparing the length of a bar the areas of segment of a circle
are compared.
Pie chart indicates percentage in form of segments, as it is very easy to compare.
Item 1
62.5%
Item 2
25%
Item 3
12.5%
12. Other charts
Series 1 Series 2 Series 3
Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 5
0
10
20
30
40
50
Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 5
0
10
20
30
40
Line diagram Frequency polygon Pictogram