Tally chart – what is it and how does it work?

[Lilly]

I’m learning basic statistics and came across the term tally chart. Can someone explain how a tally chart is used to record data and give a simple example?

 

[Selina]

A tally chart is a simple way to record and count data using tally marks; each time something happens, you add a vertical line, and every fifth count is shown by crossing the previous four lines, making it easy to group numbers in fives and quickly calculate totals.

 

[Darcey]

A tally chart is a simple way to record and organize data using tally marks. Each mark represents one occurrence of a specific item or event. Tally marks are usually grouped in sets of five—four vertical lines with a diagonal line across—to make counting easier.

 

[Blaise]

A tally chart is a simple way to count and record data using tally marks. Each item is marked with a vertical line, and every fifth mark crosses the previous four (group of five). It helps quickly organize and total information before converting it into numbers or graphs.