Elementary Statistics (1+1)

4.1.2 Types of classification

Broadly, the data can be classified on the following four bases :

1. Georgraphical, i.e. area-wise, eg. Cities, districts, etc.
2. Chronological, i.e. on the basis of time.
3. Qualitiative, eg. According to some attributes.
4. Quantitative i.e. in terms of magnitudes.