1. Graphing in Science

2. How to make a graph
The first thing you need to do before making any graph in science is collect data.
A graph is __________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Graphing
Whenever making a graph you need to decide the type of graph that you will use.
The two main graphs we will use in science are a ______ graph and a _______ graph.

4. Bar Graphs
Bar graphs are used _______________________________________________________________.
For example: if you are comparing scores on a test between different classes and want to show how each class performed.

5. Line Graphs
Line graphs are used to ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
For example: You would use a line graph when wanting to show how the temperature of a mixture changes during a chemical reaction

6. Rules for Making a Graph
Whenever making a graph, the _________________ goes on the _____ and the ______________ goes on the _______.
Graphs must always have a title. Typically, we write the title of a graph as whatever is on the y-axis vs. whatever is on the x-axis. The title of the graph needs to clearly tell the reader what the data on the graph is representing.