Graphing in Science

How to make a graph The first thing you need to do before making any graph in science is collect data. A graph is __________________________________________________________________________________________

Graphing Whenever making a graph you need to decide the type of graph that you will use. The two main graphs we will use in science are a ______ graph and a _______ graph.

Bar Graphs Bar graphs are used _______________________________________________________________. For example: if you are comparing scores on a test between different classes and want to show how each class performed.

Line Graphs Line graphs are used to ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For example: You would use a line graph when wanting to show how the temperature of a mixture changes during a chemical reaction

Rules for Making a Graph Whenever making a graph, the _________________ goes on the _____ and the ______________ goes on the _______. Graphs must always have a title. Typically, we write the title of a graph as whatever is on the y-axis vs. whatever is on the x-axis. The title of the graph needs to clearly tell the reader what the data on the graph is representing.