Graph plotting

Draw a line graph unless there is a good reason for doing otherwise(i.e. not bar
charts, histograms)
Identify the independent variable-the one that is changed or manipulated.
Identify the dependant varaible-the one that is measured-on which the readings are
made.
use a sharp 2B or HB pencil
Horizontal(X) axis should show the Independent variable
Vertical(y) axis should show the dependant variable-the readings made
use a simple scale
Fill at least 2/3 or 1/2 the graph paper, but don't spill off the edges.
label the graph(eg. The temperature on rate of reaction or Graph of rate of
reaction(y-axis) against time(x-axis)
label the axes and give the units(based on the table of data)
Ringed dots or crosses to plot the points
If the shape of the curve is not very clear, then draw a line of curve of best fit.
1. if there is a relationship between the variables, draw a line of best fit/curve
2. If you are not sure of the relationship between the variables and you do not need to
extrapolate, then join the successive points with straight ruled lines.
3. if you need to extrapolate or read the values from the graph, you should draw a line
of best fit/curve
Otherwise, draw the dots accurately with ruled straight lines.

ERRORS
1. Errors: Sampling error
(Small sample size) use only one potato strip per salt concentration
(Bias in sample selection against random selection) example, choosing seeds that are
brightly-coloured in a seed pod for measurement in the study of genetic variation in
seed length
1. Experimental error
Equipemnt, apparatus or materials that give inaccurate or unreliable results-failure
to check for zero error.
Sampling materials which are at different physiological stages