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.