1. Aim: How to plot or graph data
Do Now: Explain the difference between Independent and Dependent variables.

2. Graphing and Analyzing Data
Identify dependent and independent variables
Dependent variable – the variable that is being observed during an experiment. (y-axis)
Independent variable – the variable that is being changed during an experiment. (x-axis)

3. Graphing and Analyzing Data Cont.
Labeling the graph
Title the graph
Label the y-axis (dependent variable) and x-axis (independent variable)
Direct relationship; “as one variable increases, the other variable increases” and vice versa
Indirect or inverse relationship; “as one variable increases, the other variable decreases” and vice versa

4. Determining slope of best-fit line
1. Prepare a scatter plot of the data.
2. Using a ruler, draw a straight line (best-fit line) so that the plotted points are as close to the line as possible.
3. Find two points that you think will be on the "best-fit" line.
4. Calculate the slope of the line through your two points.

5. x1= 1.4 and x2= 3.4
Y1 = 100 and Y2= 300

6. Plotting the Data 1. Choose an appropriate title
2. What scale will you use?
3. Label intervals; include units