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Plotting & Graphing Resources

Video Tutorial

Learn the basics of physics graphing through this comprehensive video guide.

Graphing Tutorial

Step-by-step introduction to proper graphing techniques in physics.

Plotting Data

Lab 1: The fundamentals of collecting and accurately plotting data points.

Vector Worksheet

Practice problems and visualization tools for vector mathematics.

Inserting a Table

Guide on formatting tables correctly in your reports (by Alexandra Menuau).

Plotting in Excel (2003)

Classic guide for utilizing Microsoft Excel 2003 for lab graphing.

Excel Graphing 2007

Updated guidelines for generating scatter plots and trendlines.

Scientific Notation

Format and standards for handling large and small numbers. [PDF Version]

Plotting & Measuring

Advanced document covering precision measurement mapping.

Free Graph Paper

Downloadable blank graphing grid for manual plotting.

Lab Report Guidelines

STEM Resources & Demonstrations

Lab Manuals & Books

  • Turning the World Inside Out
    and 174 Other Simple Physics Demonstrations
  • Practical Physics Labs
    by Peter Goodwin
  • Conceptual Physics Lab Manual
    by Paul Robinson
  • Makerspace Playbook Invent to Learn
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