A table is both a mode of
visual communication and a means of arranging
data. The use of tables is pervasive throughout all
communication,
research and
data analysis. Tables appear in print media, handwritten notes, computer software, architectural ornamentation, traffic signs and many other places. The precise conventions and terminology for describing tables varies depending on the context. Moreover, tables differ significantly in variety, structure, flexibility, notation, representation and use.
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