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Graphing Notes. All graphs must have: Title: must be specific Labels on each axis: must include a UNIT put unit in parentheses ( m )

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1 Graphing Notes

2 All graphs must have: Title: must be specific Labels on each axis: must include a UNIT put unit in parentheses ( m )

3 Labels must identify the: Independent Variable: goes on the X axis This is the variable you control. (Ex: time in minutes or seconds)

4 Also identify the: Dependent Variable: goes on the Y axis This is the variable you cannot control, you only measure it. (Ex: growth in centimeters)

5 Each axis must have: Appropriate scale Figure out your range of data Make sure equal numbering on axis Number intervals on X and Y axis do not have to be the same

6 Types of Graphs Bar Graphs: Compare data that are unrelated.

7 Circle (Pie) Graphs: used for comparing percents

8 Line Graphs: Use to compare related variables (Ex: changes over time)


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