2. 1. Always use a pencil 2. NEVER connect the dots, use a best fit line 3. Make sure to use an appropriate scale 4. Double check to verify that you have all SEVEN parts of the graph labeled or identified. (see next slide). 5. Use the whole sheet of graph paper.

3. Parts of the Graph  1. X – axis label  2. X – axis abbreviation  3. X – axis (units)  4. Y – axis label  5. Y – axis abbreviation  6. Y – axis ( units )  7 Title – always Y vs. X

4. 7 parts of the graph Letter abbreviation (Units ) Label (Units ) Letter abbreviation Title: remember it is always Y axis vs. X axis

5.  Graph each set of data on the following slides and explain what is happening.  Draw a best fit line through the data  All data is given in the x,y format  Remember to label all 7 parts to achieve maximum points.

6. Age in months Weight gained (lbs) 07 18 28.4 38.7 49 59.8 Hours of Sunlight Growth in mm 112.0 26 34 43 51.5 60.8

7. Time (sec)Distance (cm) 00 212 424 636 848 1060 Age in years Value in thousand of dollars 130 1022 2018 3015 4011 507