Comparing Graphs

All of the graphs below have qualities that are good and qualities that
need to be improved. One of your objectives in all science classes is to
be able to produce quality graphs. Creating quality graphs is also a
component of the lab reports that you will be writing for all of the
science classes you take in the Deer Valley district.

As you look through the graphs below, consider each of the following: 1)
Are the X- and Y-axis labeled with specific details? 2) Does the graph
contain a title that contains specific details? 3) Does the graph utilize
the space provided (or is it really small)? 4) Are the numbering systems
used on the X- and Y-axis consistent? 5) Is all of the data graphed
within the provided space?

This is an assignment that I will be looking for on your Weebly website.
Create a new tab titled Assignments under your Chapter 1 Tab. If you
forgot how to do this, there is a YouTube video that I have uploaded to my
class website that will walk you through the process. You can then add
this assignment on your newly created Assignments page. This can be
done in one of two ways: 1) Use the Text tool and you can simply type
your responses onto the webpage or 2) Download this assignment to your
computer (it is found under Student Resources, Weebly Assignments.
You can save it, type your answers directly onto it, then use the
Document tool on Weebly to upload your saved document. Students who use
option 2 will receive extra credit.

Graph 1:



Identify what is done correctly on this graph:
Graph uses the provided space
y-axis spaced out consistent
Identify what could be improved on this graph:
X and Y-axis are not specially labeled
No title
X-axis is inconsistent with numbers
Graph goes beyond the grid.




Graph 2:


Identify what is done correctly on this graph:
The y axis is labeled
Identify what could be improved on this graph:
Need label on x axis
Needs title
Need to space out better
Numbers arent constant
















Graph 3:



Identify what is done correctly on this graph:
Has good labels on X and Y axis
The numbers are constant



Identify what could be improved on this graph:
Needs a title
Poor spacing


















Graph 4:


Identify what is done correctly on this graph:
Spaced out good
The numbers are constant

Identify what could be improved on this graph:
Needs labels
Needs title



















Graph 5:


Identify what is done correctly on this graph:
X axis is labeled good
Numbers are constant


Identify what could be improved on this graph:
Needs a title
Needs to be spaced out better






































Graph 6:


Identify what is done correctly on this graph:
Numbers are constant



Identify what could be improved on this graph:
Its no spaced out that good
Needs a title
Needs variables labeled














After having identified the pros and cons of each of the seven graphs
above, identify which graph is the BEST graph. Use evidence from your
notes that supports your answer. Solidify your answer by making
comparisons between your selected graphs and the other graphs provided.

I think Graph 4 is the best because it is spaced out good and has constant
numbers. Graph 5 and 3 are good to but graph 3 is way to small and graph 5
is just a tiny bit to small.
But they ALL need titles.