Statistics/Methods of Data Collection

The main portion of Statistics is the display of summarized data. Data is initially collected from a given source, whether they are experiments, surveys, or observation, and is presented in one of four methods: Textual Method The reader acquires information through reading the gathered data. Tabular Method Provides a more precise, systematic and orderly presentation of data in rows or columns. Semi-tabular Method Uses both textual and tabular methods. Graphical Method The utilization of graphs is most effective method of visually presenting statistical results or findings.