1. How to make great graphs that make sense!
Graphing!
How to make great graphs that make sense!

2. Example Graph… Y Dependent Variable (Include Units!) X
Legend (if needed) X
Independent Variable (Include Units!)

3. Steps to making a graph!
Decide which type of graph is best for your data!
Line graph = for graphing changes in a variable over time.
Bar graph = for graphing data from different categories or groups.
Pie Chart = for graphing percentages (parts of the whole)

4. Types of Graphs: Line

5. Types of Graphs: Bar

6. Types of Graphs: Pie

7. Steps Continued… Descriptive Title! Label axes! Include Units!
Independent variable on x axis
Dependent on y axis
Include Units!
Include a legend (if needed)
Plot your data points!
Finish your graph and make sure it is clear and makes sense! Remember, the point of a graph is to make the data MORE CLEAR and EASIER to UNDERSTAND!