Types of Table

There are different types of table based on different basis. On the basis of the objective or purpose of the study, the tables are classified into two types viz. (1) General purpose table and (2) Specific purpose table or summary table. On the basis of nature of the data, the tables are classified into two types viz. (1) Primary, or original table and (2) Secondary, or derived table. Further, on the basis of the elements, or characteristics covered, tables are broadly classified into two types viz. (1) Simple and (2) Complex table.

Thus, the different types of table can be diagrammatically as under: