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.
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
7 parts of the graph Letter abbreviation (Units ) Label (Units ) Letter abbreviation Title: remember it is always Y axis vs. X axis
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.
Age in months Weight gained (lbs) Hours of Sunlight Growth in mm
Time (sec)Distance (cm) Age in years Value in thousand of dollars