Drawing Graphs Flashcards
(13 cards)
What kind of pencil should you use for drawing graphs?
A sharp pencil.
What must be included on both axes of a graph?
Labels with the variable name and units (e.g. Temperature/°C).
What should you use if you’re plotting different data sets?
A key.
How should you choose your graph’s scale?
Choose an even, linear scale that uses as much of the grid as possible.
What does “linear scale” mean in graph drawing?
The difference between two numbers on an axis remains constant.
How much of the grid should your graph occupy?
More than 50% of the grid on both axes.
On which axis is the independent variable plotted?
The x-axis.
On which axis is the dependent variable plotted?
The y-axis.
How should you join the plotted points on a line graph?
With ruled lines.
If a line of best fit is asked, how should you handle anomalous points?
Do not include them when drawing the line.
What should all bars in a bar chart have in common?
The same width.
Should bars in a bar chart touch each other?
No, they should not touch.
What symbols can be used to mark data points in a scatter graph?
Crosses “×” or circles “⊙”.
