Transcript Graphing - University of Kansas

Graphing
The Important Elements
of a Graph
 Horizontal Axis (X-Axis)
 Represents the passage of time and the numerical value of
behavior.
 The Independent Variable.
 Vertical Axis (Y-Axis)
 Represents the numerical property of the behavior.
 The Dependent Variable.
 Title
 Should explain the goal of the graph and what it measures.
 Scale
 The scale of the numbers is important to accurately
interpreting the graph.
TYPES OF GRAPHS
LINE GRAPH
BAR GRAPH
PIE CHART
SCATTER PLOT
Line Graph
Example Line Graph
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Vertical or Y Axis
 The most common
type of graph.
 Points connected
by a line to make a
visual pattern over
time.
 This pattern is used
to evaluate trends.
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Bar Graph
 Often used when
portions of a whole are
being represented.
 Often used when
representing percentage.
 Can be useful when the
X-axis uses
nonconsecutive data
points.
 Works well to compare
information across
individuals, settings, or
situations.
Example of Bar Graph
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Fred Jane Larry Bart
Lisa Joan
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Pie Chart
 Useful in
representing
portions of a
whole.
 Useful in
representing
percentages
Example of Pie Chart
Apples
Pears
Bananas
Grapes
Pineapples
Scatter Plot
Example of Scatter Plot
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Vertical or Y-Axis
 Used when a
variety of
measurements
are taken
consecutively.
 Each point is
independent.
 Can see how one
point compares
with others.
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Generating a
Graph
Be sure to label the behavior
that is being measured.
Number each line with regular repeating intervals (1s, 5s, 10s, 20s). Be
sure to use appropriate intervals. Choose intervals that will include the
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On-Task Behavior
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maximum and minimum and will be readable.
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Label the horizontal
axis.
Enter the time
component being
measured.
behavior
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occurred.
On-Task Behavior
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Graphing
Gives the viewer the ability to see trends
and analyze data in a different way than
simply looking at numbers.