Rules

The following guidelines should be followed when presenting results in tables. • All raw data in a single table with ruled lines and border. • Independent variable in the first column; dependent variable in columns to the right (for quantitative observations) - OR descriptive comments in columns to the right (for qualitative observations). • Processed data (e.g. means, rates) in columns to the far right. • No calculations in the table, only calculated values. • Each column headed with informative description (for qualitative data) or physical quantity and correct units (for qualitative data); units separated from physical quantity using either brackets or a solidus (slash). • No units in the body of the table, only in the column headings. • Raw data recorded to a number of decimal places appropriate to the resolution of the measuring equipment. • All raw data of the same type recorded to the same number of decimal places. • Processed data recorded to up to one significant figure more than the raw data.