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 provided space, y axis spaced out consistent.



Identify what could be improved on this graph: X and y axis not specifically labeled, no title, x axis in
consistent, graph goes beyond grid.



Graph 2:



Identify what is done correctly on this graph: both X and Y axes are label correctly.



Identify what could be improved on this graph: spacing not consistent on both X and Y axis, doesnt use up
most of the graph, no title, X axis not consistent.



Graph 3:



Identify what is done correctly on this graph: X and Y axis are labeled correctly.



Identify what could be improved on this graph: not consistent on spacing on X axis, doesnt use up most of
the space on the grid.





Graph 4:


Identify what is done correctly on this graph: Spacing is consistent on the X and Y axis. Uses provided space
on the grid.



Identify what could be improved on this graph: the labeling, no title,















Graph 5:


Identify what is done correctly on this graph: Y- axis is consistent



Identify what could be improved on this graph: Y- axis isnt label at all, doesnt take up most to the grid, No
title




Graph 6:


Identify what is done correctly on this graph: Consistent on spacing



Identify what could be improved on this graph: Doesnt take up the majority of the grid, no labels, no title



After having identified the pros and cons of each of the six 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.

The BEST I think is graph 4 because it uses up most of the graph and is consistent on spacing. Compared to
graph 2. Graph 2 has labels and consistent spacing but it doesnt take up most of the graph. This is why I pick
graph 4 as my best graph. It needs a few adjustment but so far it is looking better than the others.