Frequency data, counts data

Synonymous terms that refer to a type of summary data that is organized with one or more columns of unique values or labels listed only once and a corresponding frequency column indicating the number of occurrences of each item. This is in contrast to raw data where values are listed each time they occur. For example:

This method can simplify data collection, especially when a relatively small number of values occur repeatedly as in the example above. And because it results in a worksheet with many fewer rows, it can also allow for quick visual assessment of data.