Graphing Techniques

List three things you should always check when using graphing software

1. Errors in raw data 2. Appropriateness of Graph for Data 3. Y-axis Variations

List three things you will probably have to adjust manually when using graphing software.

1. Font and Labeling Effects 2. Other ABA Graphing Requirements 3. Cost

List two advantages of using software for data collection and graphing.

1. Saves significant time 2. ability to look at multiple views of data 3. Error reduction

How many columns of data are required to create a scatterplot?

2

When creating a scatterplot in Excel, how many places do you have to adjust the settings in order to create black data points?

2

You are setting up a spreadsheet to graph data into a line chart. You are tracking three target behaviors across three major conditions on this graph. How many columns do you need in order to create this graph?

6

Condition phase change lines are create in Excel with the ________________ function.

Error Bars

Inspecting automatically generated graphs is not necessary.

False

T or F: Bar charts can be used for categorical data or time series data

False

T or F: Inspecting automatically generated graphs is not necessary.

False

T or F: Scatterplot markers should be connected by a line.

False

T or F: The main advantage of automatic graphing software is that you do not have to double-check the accuracy like you do with human-generated graphing.

False

T or F: To create a bar chart in Excel, select the Bar Chart option from the Chart menu.

False

When setting up your data to graph in Excel, begin with baseline and enter no other data on that line except for the height of the major phase change line that marks it.

False

When graphing in Excel, gridlines should be

Removed

One advantage of automatic graphing software is

a. Time Savings b. Error Reduction

One disadvantage of using automatic graphing software is

a. garbage in, garbage out b. variances from ABA-approved graphing style

"Garbage in, garbage out" means that errors in ___________________ can lead to errors in your graph.

raw data

By default, Excel will plot the x-axis based on

the number of rows in your data set

To differentiate bars in a bar chart, use

Patterns