What Makes for a Good Graph?
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For a Good Graph, You Should Answer "Yes" to Every Question
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Have you selected the appropriate graph type for the data you are displaying?
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Yes / No
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Does your graph have a title?
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Yes / No
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Have you placed the independent variable on the x-axis and the dependent variable on the y-axis?
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Yes / No
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Have you labeled the axes correctly and specified the units of measurement?
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Yes / No
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Does your graph have the proper scale (the appropriate high and low values on the axes)?
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Yes / No
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Is your data plotted correctly and clearly?
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Yes / No
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