Table 4

Comparison of graphical and tabular formats

GraphicalTabular
Allows quick assimilation of informationTakes longer to assimilate the data
Less precise because there is a limit to the amount of information givenAllows more information to be given so can be more precise
Type of presentation depends upon the dataCan be used with any data
Good for showing multiple observations on individuals or groupsIdeal for displaying a large number of variables at once