1. Graphing

2. EQ: What are the different types of Graphs and when do I use them?

3. Collecting Data Data table, pictures, graphs Graphs:
Pie graphs show percent
Ex: percentage of different ethnicities within the school
Bar graph show amounts
Ex: Activities done after school and number of students who participate in those activities
Line graphs show relationships between the IV and DV
Ex: lunch cost over a period of time
Scatter graphs are used to discover how one thing might affect something else

4. Pie Graph

5. Bar Graph

6. Line Graph

7. Scatter Graph

8. How to graph When graphing, you must remember the following: Title
Label the x and y axis
For line graphs: the dependent variable is on the y-axis and independent variable goes on the x-axis
For bar graphs: the names of items go on the x-axis, and the amounts and units of measure go on the y-axis.
Use even numerical spacing
Even graphical spacing
Be accurate and neat
Use rulers, protractors, and colors as necessary

9. Example