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What makes a good graph?

What makes a good graph?. What is a graph?. A graph is a “snapshot” of the experiment It should contain enough information that a person can look at it and clearly see the results. What is needed for a good graph?. All graphs should be clearly labeled

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What makes a good graph?

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  1. What makes a good graph?

  2. What is a graph? • A graph is a “snapshot” of the experiment • It should contain enough information that a person can look at it and clearly see the results

  3. What is needed for a good graph? • All graphs should be clearly labeled • Axes should be labeled with both the quantity being measured and the appropriate units. Example – height (cm) • A graph title – Should be specific to the experiment. • Make sure to plot your points; for a line graph connect the points. • Numbers on the X and Y axis clearly labeled.

  4. What goes where? • The independent variable goes on the x-axis (horizontal axis) – the line across • The dependent variable goes on the y-axis (vertical axis) --- the line up and down

  5. Let’s See a Good One!

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