Graphing Flashcards
1
Q
title rules
A
should indicate relationship between manipulated and responding variable
2
Q
title format
A
“y” as a function of “x”
3
Q
horizontal axis
A
x-axis
manipulated variable w unit of measure
4
Q
vertical axis
A
y-axis
responding variable w unit of measure
5
Q
scale rules
A
plotted date must extend over most of graph (y-axis and x-axis)\
all points must fit on graph
6
Q
do scales have to be same on both axes
A
nope
7
Q
general scale evalues
A
1
2
5
sometimes 3
8
Q
should scales always start at 0
A
when applicable use zigzag and start at more appropriate value
9
Q
line of best fit
A
most times straight line but sometimes a smooth curve
10
Q
rules for two or more variables being plotted
A
legend needed
lower right hand corner of graph
should identify each line
11
Q
rules for final copy
A
printed
everything in pencil
