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 the entire space.

Identify what could be improved on this graph:
X-axis and y-axis are not labeled specifically.
No title.
Graph is larger than the paper.
Graph 2:



Identify what is done correctly on this graph:
Labels are correct.
Takes up almost the entire space.

Identify what could be improved on this graph:
Y-axis numbering needs to be completed.
The x-axis numbering is ALMOST consistent, but it goes from 55 to 60 and it needs to either start at 60
or number in order from 55.
Graph 3:



Identify what is done correctly on this graph:
Labels are correct.
Numbering is consistent.

Identify what could be improved on this graph:
Instead of just leaving the empty boxes blank, you could just put a line to show that the height is zero.
Needs to take up more space.
No title.

Graph 4:


Identify what is done correctly on this graph:
X-axis and y-axis are numbered correctly.
Uses the entire graph.

Identify what could be improved on this graph:
Needs to be labeled.
No title.













Graph 5:


Identify what is done correctly on this graph:
Numbering is consistent.
The x-axis is labeled.

Identify what could be improved on this graph:
The y-axis needs to be labeled.
No title.
Graph needs to take up more space.

Graph 6:


Identify what is done correctly on this graph:
Numbering is consistent.
Uses the whole space.


Identify what could be improved on this graph:
Skips lines that need to be filled in.
No labels or title.

Graph 7:


Identify what is done correctly on this graph:

REFER TO NUMBER 6.

Identify what could be improved on this graph:

REFER TO NUMBER 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.

Graph 4; I would say graph 4 was the best out of all of the graphs because its very organized and easy
to look at. If the graph had labels on the x and y-axis and a title, the graph wouldve been perfect.