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:
Used most of grid, y-axis numbered well.


Identify what could be improved on this graph: needs label on y-axis, x-axis needs specific label, needs title,
cant skip numbers on any axis.



Graph 2:



Identify what is done correctly on this graph: used most of grid, y-axis is labeled well, numbering on x-axis is
done well also.



Identify what could be improved on this graph: Needs title, needs specific label on x-axis, needs more numbers
other than 0, 5, & 10 on the y-axis; Could have gone further up more numbers.



Graph 3:



Identify what is done correctly on this graph: X-axis is labeled correctly.



Identify what could be improved on this graph: Needs to fill in every bar, not skip them, fill in more of the grid,
needs title.





Graph 4:


Identify what is done correctly on this graph: Numbering on both axiss are done well, most of grid is filled in,
& bars not too far away from each other.



Identify what could be improved on this graph: X-axis and Y-axis both need a label, needs a title.















Graph 5:


Identify what is done correctly on this graph: Numbering on the y-axis is done well.



Identify what could be improved on this graph: Needs more specific labeling on x-axis, needs a label on the y-
axis, cant skip numbers along any axis(X-axis). Ex: 70 71 72 75




Graph 6:


Identify what is done correctly on this graph: Numbering on the x-axis and y-axis are both done correctly.



Identify what could be improved on this graph: Needs labels on both axis, Cant skip filling in your bars, Needs
a title.





Graph 7:


Identify what is done correctly on this graph: Numbering on the x-axis and y-axis are both done correctly.
(Same as graph 6)


Identify what could be improved on this graph: Needs labels on both axis, Cant skip filling in your bars, Needs
a title. (Same as graph 6)





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 graph because graph 4 didnt have a lot of cons to it. The only things it needed
were a label on the x-axis, y-axis and a title. Unlike graph 5, Graph 4 did not skip numbers. Graph 3 did
not use most of the graph like graph did.