What is tabulation? Explain the parts of a table and the types of tables.

1. 1 · Open with a definition. Tabulation is the orderly arrangement of data in rows and columns, done after classification.
2. 2 · State the objectives.
   • Simplifies complex data.
   • Makes comparison easy.
   • Saves space.
   • Shows patterns and trends.
   • Forms the base for graphs and analysis.
3. 3 · Draw a model table. [Skeleton table labelled: table number, title, head note, caption, stub, body, footnote, source note]
4. 4 · Explain each part.
   • Table number and title.
   • Head note.
   • Caption or box-head.
   • Stub.
   • Body.
   • Footnote and source note.
5. 5 · Types of tables. Simple (one-way) and complex (two-way, three-way, manifold); general-purpose and special-purpose.
6. 6 · Frequency tables and rules. Ungrouped and grouped frequency tables with percentage and cumulative columns; classes equal and non-overlapping.
7. 7 · Nutrition example. A two-way table of anaemia status by age for adolescent girls; cumulative frequency shows how many fall below 12 g/dL.
8. 8 · Close in one line. A well-made table lets the reader grasp the data at a glance.

Scoring tip: The labelled model table can earn half the marks. Draw it neatly with a ruler.