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Classification is the process of grouping objects based on their similarities, making data more organized and manageable. There are various types of classification, including qualitative and quantitative, with methods such as exclusive and inclusive classification. The main objectives of classification are to simplify complex data, enhance understanding, and facilitate comparison.

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Classification

Classification is the process of grouping objects based on their similarities, making data more organized and manageable. There are various types of classification, including qualitative and quantitative, with methods such as exclusive and inclusive classification. The main objectives of classification are to simplify complex data, enhance understanding, and facilitate comparison.

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Classification- Definition, Types,

Characteristics, Purpose
Meaning of Classification
Classification is the process of placing objects into groups or classes according to their
similarity and affinities and it expresses the unity of properties present among the
differences of units.

Definition of classification
According to Shukla and Sahay, “Classification gives an orderly appearance to the
disorganized huge pile of data so that future work becomes easier.”
In the words of Connor, “Classification is the process by which facts are divided,
realistically or imagined, into classes or divisions on the basis of their similarities and
resemblances and which express the unity of properties among the variation of the
entity.” Huh."

Types of classification
1. Qualitative Classification
When facts are classified on the basis of 'description' 'properties' then it is called
qualitative classification. For example- literacy, honesty, character etc. Qualitative
classification can be of two types--
(a) Simple classification
In this material is classified on the basis of one property. We have to clarify and decide
whether that quality is present in it or not.
(b) Multiple Classification
When materials are divided on the basis of more than one property, it is called multiple
classification. In this, first we classify on the basis of presence and absence of one
attribute, then on the basis of any other quality, divide it into subclasses and even after
this classification can be done on the basis of any other quality.

2. Classification wise
In this classification only that material is included which can be counted in number. Like
age, income, size, etc. One thing should always be kept in mind while doing classification
according to the class interval that every term or unit of the whole should come under the
classification. For this, keeping the smallest and largest number in mind, the class
difference should be prepared.
Types of classification according to class interval
(a) Exclusive method
This is the method of classification according to class interval in which the 'upper limit'
according to one class interval is equal to the 'lower limit' of the next class interval. It is
said to be exclusive because if the term or value is equal to the upper limit of a class
interval, then that term or value is not included in that class but is included in the next
class interval from it.
(b) Inclusive Method
An attempt has been made to remove the ambiguity of this method above. In this method,
a difference of one unit is given between the upper limit of the first class and the lower
limit of the second class, that is, the upper limit of the class is reduced by one unit from
the lower limit of the second class.

Characteristics or features of classification


The following are the characteristics or features of classification-
1. In the classification, the collected data is divided into different classes.
2. The basis of classification is similarity or unity of properties.
3. It also explains their unity amidst the diversity of terms.
4. Classification divides the units of the group into different classes.
5. The formulation of classification can be real or imaginary.
6. Classification takes place either in real form or in emotional form.

Classification Objectives
The following are the objectives of classification:
1. The purpose of classification is to simplify complex and scattered facts.
2. To explain the unity inherent in the differences of the units of the group.
3. To make the data concise and simple.
4. To make the data easily understandable.
5. To make the data comparable.
6. Determining scientific management.
7. To facilitate comparative study.
8. Providing controlled content regularly.

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