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How to Make a Graph

How to Make a Graph. Aka….. Rules of Good Graphing ROGG. 1. Always title and underline the title of the graph. Ex. Figure 1: Average Bubble Dome Size.

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How to Make a Graph

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  1. How to Make a Graph Aka….. Rules of Good Graphing ROGG

  2. 1. Always title and underline the title of the graph. • Ex. Figure 1: Average Bubble Dome Size

  3. Label both the horizontal and vertical axes. The horizontal axis / X axis contains the independent variable.The vertical / Y axis contains the dependent variable.Be sure to include units!!!!! • Ex. Length of Stem (meters)

  4. 3. Use the WHOLE sheet of graph paper when making a graph. Be sure to set up your units appropriately.

  5. 4. Be sure to circle your point with a small circle. This is called the circle of uncertainty and accounts for scientific error.

  6. 5. Connect circled points with a curve or a straight line (whichever is appropriate). DO NOT go thru the point!

  7. 6. Make a key if necessary using different colored lines or dashed lines.

  8. Write your name in the upper right hand corner of the page.Ex. J. Liggett

  9. HISTOGRAM – • this is a bar graph • BUT…… always assume that you need to make a line graph unless a bar graph / histogram is specified!

  10. Here’s an example 

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