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:
Height is done correctly on the graph.


Identify what could be improved on this graph:
Things that could be improved on this graph is giving it a title, give more detail on the independent and
dependent variables. We need to know what was the height measured in. Numbers are not constant.


Graph 2:



Identify what is done correctly on this graph:
This as the independent and dependent variables labeled.

Identify what could be improved on this graph:
Giving more detail on the independent and dependent variables. Also giving the graph a title.Using up the entire
graph also needs to be improved on the graph. Numbers are not constant.


Graph 3:



Identify what is done correctly on this graph:
This graph has don the correct independent and dependent variables and also gave detail with the height.


Identify what could be improved on this graph:
This graph needs a title and needs to use up the entire space given for the bars.




Graph 4:


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

Identify what could be improved on this graph:
Title, Independent and Dependent variables, Specific details, Use up the entire graph.














Graph 5:


Identify what is done correctly on this graph:
Independent variable is shown. Numbers are constant in the graph.


Identify what could be improved on this graph:
Needs title dependent variable, more specific, use more of the graph.


Graph 6:


Identify what is done correctly on this graph:
Numbers are constant in the graph.
Identify what could be improved on this graph:
Title, Independent and Dependent variables, Specific Details.




Graph 7:


Identify what is done correctly on this graph:



Identify what could be improved on this graph:





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.