Data and Graph Checklist

Data Analysis Checklist

What Makes for a Good Data Analysis Chart?

For a Good Chart, You Should Answer "Yes" to Every Question

Is there sufficient data to know whether your hypothesis is correct?

Yes / No

Is your data accurate?

Yes / No

Have you summarized your data with an average, if appropriate?

Yes / No

Does your chart specify units of measurement for all data?

Yes / No

Have you verified that all calculations (if any) are correct?

Yes / No

Graph Checklist

What Makes for a Good Graph?

For a Good Graph, You Should Answer "Yes" to Every Question

Have you selected the appropriate graph type for the data you are displaying?

Yes / No

Does your graph have a title?

Yes / No

Have you placed the independent variable on the x-axis and the dependent variable on the y-axis?

Yes / No

Have you labeled the axes correctly and specified the units of measurement?

Yes / No

Does your graph have the proper scale (the appropriate high and low values on the axes)?

Yes / No

Is your data plotted correctly and clearly?

Yes / No