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What do you mean by classification? Explain the different types of classification with one example of each

Posted by Ajit Ku. Patel 5 years, 2 months ago

Gaurav Seth 5 years, 2 months ago

It is the process of arranging data into homogeneous (similar) groups according to their common characteristics.
Raw data cannot be easily understood, and it is not fit for further analysis and interpretation. This arrangement of data helps users in comparison and analysis.
For example, the Population of town can be grouped according to ***, age, marital status etc.

(1) Geographical Classification	When data are classified with reference to geographical locations such as countries, states, cities, districts, etc. it is known as Geographical Classification. It is also known as ‘Spatial Classification’.
(2) Chronological Classification	When data are grouped according to time, such a classification is known as a Chronological Classification. In such a classification, data are classified either in ascending or in descending order with reference to time such as years, quarters, months, weeks, etc. It is also called ‘Temporal Classification’.
(3) Qualitative Classification	Under this classification, data are classified on the basis of some attributes or qualities like honesty, beauty, intelligence, literacy, marital status etc. For example, Population can be divided on the basis of marital status as married or unmarried etc.
(4) Quantitative Classification	This type of classification is made on the basis some measurable characteristics like height, weight, age, income, marks of students, etc.