1. Graphing Notes

2. Scientists collect data, record it in a table, and then make a graph. Graphs make patterns much easier to recognize and to understand.

3. Making a Graph 1. Study data and decide what type of graph to make. a) Bar GraphBar Graph b) Line GraphLine Graph c) Pie GraphPie Graph 2. Title 3. Draw and label X and Y axis consistently 4. Plot data

4. Making a Graph, cont… Y X Label Title- describes what can be found in graph

5. Bar Graph- used to make comparisons; few data to work with

6. Line Graph- used to show patterns; can be used with multiple data sets

7. Pie Graph- used to show parts or proportions of a whole

8. Bar Graph - Survey Objective – Create a bar graph based on survey information from your peers. Guidelines: Choose topic. For example, favorite primetime TV show. Within that topic, choose at least 7 categories for peers to choose from. Survey at least 50 people Organize data into a bar graph that includes all key components of a graph (refer to notes)

9. Line Graph - Performance Tracker Objective: Create a line graph to track your test scores throughout the year.

10. Performance Tracker Guidelines: X axis: Test Name Y axis: Grade (%) Title: Performance Tracker- Your Name

11. Performance Tracker Goal: Keep this Performance Tracker as the FIRST page in your notebook. Place P.T. in a clear page protector (I will supply you with one, but BONUS POINTS if you bring your own in!) Use the data to analyze and reflect on your performances and to determine strengths/weaknesses.

12. Which graph is best for… Large amounts of data? Showing proportions of a whole? To make comparisons? To show cause-effect relationships? Displaying multiple data sets?