Now that you have identified the software you want to use to create plots of datasets, I want you to reproduce three plots and submit these to me for review.
This activity will be graded based on participation only (either you made three plots or you didn't). I will provide constructive feedback to you about the way your plots look. Even though I will not grade this particular exercise for accuracy, the rest of the lessons in this course (as well many lessons in other courses in the program) will require you to make some plots. Your grades on those activities will in part depend on your ability to produce a clear and satisfactory plot, so consider this exercise free practice.
Below is the first plot you have to reproduce. Graph the functions y = x2 and y = 2x on the same set of axes. The satisfactory plot will include a title, labeled axes, axes' tick marks and labels, two different line styles (doesn't have to be color) to differentiate the functions, and a correct legend identifying the two functions. All fonts should be large enough to be legible. You may choose the range of your axes, the aspect ratio of your plot, and the line style of each function.
Number of PSU touchdowns | Number of fans at the Big House |
---|---|
0 | 109,901 |
1 | 54,950 |
2 | 27,475 |
3 | ? |
4 | ? |
5 | ? |
This plot should be made on linear axes. The satisfactory plot will include a title, labeled axes, axes' tick marks, and labels. Since you are plotting discrete data points that are part of a time series, please plot them with a symbol and connect the symbols with a line. All fonts should be large enough to be legible. You may choose the aspect ratio of your plot and what kind of symbol and line style to use.
You may choose to submit these plots one of two ways: you may save them as graphics files (.jpg, .pdf or .tiff) or, if you use a web plotting program that allows you to save your plot as a link, then you may submit the links to the plots.
Save your three plots in the following format:
L1_plot1_AccessAccountID_LastName.jpg (or .png or .pdf or .tiff).
For example, Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna's file would be named "L1_plot1_mio13_ozuna.jpg"
Submit your three plots to the Canvas assignment in Preinstructional Activities called "Three Plots." Try to get this done by the due date listed on the first page of this lesson.
As I mentioned at the top of the page, this activity will be graded based on participation only (either you made three plots or you didn't). However, I will provide constructive feedback to you about your plots.