Tables are particularly useful when you want to compare specific values or when you have a large amount of data.
For example, let's consider a school teacher who wants to track the progress of each student in their class over the course of a year. The teacher has test scores for each student for each month. In this case, a table would be more beneficial than a graph for several reasons:
1. Precision: Tables can provide exact numerical values, making it easier for the teacher to see the exact score a student received in a particular month.
2. Organization: With a table, the teacher can easily organize the data by student name, month, or test score. This makes it easier to locate specific pieces of information.
3. Comparison: Tables make it easy to compare the performance of different students in the same month, or the performance of a single student across different months.
While graphs are excellent for showing trends and patterns, in situations where specific numerical values are important, tables are often a better choice.