A simple table organizes information about a small set of objects or responses by labeling categories and recording the corresponding whole-number count for each category. Creating one requires matching each item to exactly one category, keeping categories distinct, and representing the data accurately so the table can be read to compare quantities, identify the most or least common category, and find the total; multi-variable tables, decimals, fractions, and statistical analysis are beyond this scope.
A table helps you organize information so you can see how many objects belong in each group.
Example: Eight children choose their favorite fruit:
apple, banana, apple, orange, banana, apple, orange, apple
The categories are the different fruits:
Make sure each fruit has its own category.
Go through the list and count:
| Fruit | Number of children |
|---|---|
| Apple | 4 |
| Banana | 2 |
| Orange | 2 |
Each child’s answer is counted in exactly one row.
When you make a table, label each category clearly and write the correct whole-number count beside it.
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