1. Mrs. Hoyer 7th Grade Science
Graphing in Science
Mrs. Hoyer
7th Grade Science

2. TAILS
TAILS is an acronym used to help you remember everything you need to create a successful graph.

3. TAILS
Title Includes what the graph is about and both the manipulated and responding variables. Ex. Sleeps Effect on Quiz Scores
Hours of Sleep vs. Quiz Scores

4. TAILS
Axis Labels – manipulated variable is always on the x-axis and responding variable is always on the y-axis
Remember
DRY MIX
Hours of Sleep vs. Quiz Scores
Quiz Scores
Sleep

5. TAILS Interval Marks Consistent spacing always start at zero!
Hours of Sleep vs. Quiz Scores
100 75
Quiz Scores 50 25
Sleep

6. TAILS
Label Units
In ( ) after the axis label, include the proper units (if there are units)
Hours of Sleep vs. Quiz Scores
100 75
Quiz Scores (%) 50 25
Sleep (hours)

7. TAILS
Use the SPACE given: Data covers 80% of the graph area and is accurately placed.
NO!!!
YES!!!

8. Interpreting a Graph
After drawing the graph, write a data analysis statement:
This graph shows that as mv increases, (the responding variable)