What are 3 importance of classification …

Following Are the Basis of 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’.

• 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’.

• 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.

• This type of classification is made on the basis some measurable characteristics like height, weight, age, income, marks of students, etc.