1. Graphing Parts of a Graph Y-axis (_________) Data Line/Trend Line
X-axis (___________ variable)

2. Advantages to Graphing
1. Can see ___________ (patterns)
a. makes numbers “visual”
2. Can make ____________ based on the current trend
3. Can see how the ________ fits into the current trend

3. Three Basic Types of Graphs
______
______
______

4. How to Make a Graph 1. Draw & label X and Y axis and title
Boiling Water
Temp ( oC)
Time (min)
2. Decide the range (high minus low number)
of each axis and divide into even increments.

5. 4. Connect the data points
3. Plot numbers from data chart on the graph.
4. Connect the data points

6. 5. If you have two data lines, write a key in lower corner that identifies what each line is.
Boiling Water
Temp ( oC)
Key
Salt
Fresh
Time (min)