Monday, 12 May 2014

Graphing Scientific Data

On 22 January 2014, we learned about how to graph scientific data.

Firstly, we learned about interpolation and extrapolation.In simple terms, interpolation is just a method used to approximate values that are between points of a graph, while extrapolation is a method for approximating values that are beyond the range of the measurements obtained.

So firstly, there is the BEST-FIT LINE. The best-fit line is basically a line that has roughly the same amount of points on each side of the line.

Secondly, there is a more advanced type of line, which is called the  "Best Fit Curve". As the name suggests, we draw a smooth curved line through the points, not a straight line.


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