To be able to convey information correctly, graphs must be well constructed. Here is a quick summary of the steps you need to follow when making a good graph:
- Choose your x and y variables.
- Label your x and y axes using both a description and the units in parentheses (brackets).
- Choose a title, which describes what the graph shows.
- Determine the best minimums and maximums for x and y.
- Determine the best distance for tick marks or intervals on each axis.
- Include a legend if there’s more than one data series.
and……..
- Don’t forget to graph the data!
Learning Outcomes
You should now be able to:
- Create a graph by hand.
- Present data in a graph.
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