Help with drawing gradients along error bars

[Crazyevox]

Homework Statement

I have a set of data which clearly shows a linear trend. I've hand-drawn the y-axis error bars for the data (x-axis errors are negligible), and a trendline (without any mathematical/statistical techniques). The trendline stays well within each of the error bars.

However, I'm also supposed to draw maximum and minimum gradients. And I've noticed that these gradients completely miss out some of the error bars.

Is that usually acceptable? Or should I change some of the error values just so that the max and min gradients stay within all the error bars?

 

[Crazyevox]

any answers?

 

[ogb p]

Firstly, it is important to understand the purpose of error bars in a graph. Error bars represent the uncertainty or variability in the data points and help to visualize the range of possible values for each data point. They are typically used to indicate the precision and accuracy of the data.

In terms of drawing gradients along error bars, it is important to consider the overall trend of the data and the magnitude of the error bars. If the trendline stays well within the error bars and the error bars are relatively small, it may not be necessary to adjust the error values in order to fit the maximum and minimum gradients.

However, if the error bars are large and the trendline is close to or outside of them, it may be necessary to adjust the error values in order to accurately represent the maximum and minimum gradients. This can be done by re-evaluating the data and determining if the error values need to be increased or decreased in order to accurately reflect the variability in the data.

Ultimately, the decision to adjust the error values should be based on the overall goal of the graph and the accuracy of the data. If the maximum and minimum gradients are important for the interpretation of the data, it may be necessary to adjust the error values. However, if they are not crucial to the overall message of the graph, it may be acceptable to leave them as they are.

In summary, when drawing gradients along error bars, it is important to consider the overall trend of the data and the magnitude of the error bars. Adjusting the error values may be necessary in order to accurately represent the maximum and minimum gradients, but this decision should be based on the goal and accuracy of the graph.