Rules

Question 1

tables

Answer 1

The following guidelines should be followed when presenting results in tables.
• All raw data in a single table with ruled lines and border.
• Independent variable in the first column; dependent variable in columns to the
right (for quantitative observations)
- OR descriptive comments in columns to the right (for
qualitative observations).
• Processed data (e.g. means, rates) in columns to the far right.
• No calculations in the table, only calculated values.
• Each column headed with informative description (for qualitative data) or physical quantity
and correct units (for qualitative data); units separated from physical quantity using either
brackets or a solidus (slash).
• No units in the body of the table, only in the column headings.
• Raw data recorded to a number of decimal places appropriate to the resolution of the
measuring equipment.
• All raw data of the same type recorded to the same number of decimal places.
• Processed data recorded to up to one significant figure more than the raw data.