graphing tutorial lab report

July 2021

Graphing Tutorial – Lab Report Instructions

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Graph Format The graph must be constructed in the correct format, either a line graph or a bar graph. The variables (independent and dependent) must be plotted on the correct axes. All of the data must be correctly displayed on the graph.

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Graph Elements The graph must have a descriptive title. This title should make reference to both of the variables plotted on the graph. Both the X and Y axis must be properly labeled. The units of measurement must be included with the label for each variable.

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Graph Submission Once you have constructed the graph in Excel, please copy the graph and paste it into a Word document. Complete the lab report by writing the Conclusion paragraph below the graph.

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Conclusion The hypothesis of this experiment was “Children’s rate of growth remains constant until they reach their full height.” Please write a short paragraph to evaluate this hypothesis. Refer to the data in the graph to explain that the data either does or does not support the hypothesis of the experiment.

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Format The report must be typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, and neatly formatted. IMPORTANT: Your lab report must be submitted as a Word document (.doc or .docx) or a pdf. Canvas will not accept your lab report as an Excel file or as any type of image file.

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VERY IMPORTANT – If you cite any information that is not your own, you must 1. paraphrase the information; This means you must write it in your own words. Changing 1 or 2 words is not sufficient. 2. properly cite the information in the body of the paper 3. properly list the source in a list of References at the end of the paper.