1. Snapshot 1.What is a graph? 2.When do you use pie graphs? 3.When would you use a bar graph? 4.A title should be written as : A.The Effect of _________ on ___________

2. Snapshot 1.The __________ goes on the x axis of a graph. 2.The _________ goes on the y axis of a graph. 3.If you were graphing something that occurred over time you would use a ________ graph. 4._________ graphs are used to measure types of things.

3. Creating Charts & Graphs– Using Microsoft Excel

4. Getting Started 1.Open up Microsoft Excel on Start tool bar 2.Start a new workbook

5. Entering Data Across Row 1Across Row 1 –Leave the first box (A1) empty. –In 2 nd box (B1) type in “Trial 1” –In 3 rd box (C1) type in “Trial 2” –In 4 th box (D1) type in “Trial 3” Trial 1 Trial 2 C

6. Entering Independent Variables Type in all Independent variable data in column A starting with box 2 (the second row)Type in all Independent variable data in column A starting with box 2 (the second row)

7. Entering Dependent Variables Type in DV or results in the correct IV row for each trial. Start with Column B row 2.Type in DV or results in the correct IV row for each trial. Start with Column B row 2. Trial 1

8. Making the Graph Left click with your mouse and hold it down to highlight all boxes that contain dataLeft click with your mouse and hold it down to highlight all boxes that contain data Click on the graph wizard icon on the toolbarClick on the graph wizard icon on the toolbar

9. Choosing Chart Type If you're making a bar graph, left click the “Column graph” boxIf you're making a bar graph, left click the “Column graph” box If you're making a line graph, left click the “Line graph” boxIf you're making a line graph, left click the “Line graph” box

10. Verifying Source Data Click nextClick next

11. Creating Title & Axis Labels In Title box, type your topic: The Effect of _______ on ___________In Title box, type your topic: The Effect of _______ on ___________ In “Category X Axis” box type in your IVIn “Category X Axis” box type in your IV In “Category Y Axis” box type in your DVIn “Category Y Axis” box type in your DV

12. Location of Chart You can place chart as object in sheet 1You can place chart as object in sheet 1

13. Formatting Data Points Select any color that you would like to use for your titles or data points.Select any color that you would like to use for your titles or data points. Select Chart & PrintSelect Chart & Print Save charts & graphs.Save charts & graphs. Create new slide in PowerPointCreate new slide in PowerPoint –Title Tables & Graphs Copy & Paste Table & Graph into this slide

14. Data Tables & Graphs

15. The Effect of Type of Animal on Popularity Dogs1077 Cats225 Neither141514