1. Graphing Notes Graphs

2. Set-up your notes: Graph: a visual display of information or data. Line Graphs:Bar Graphs: Circle Graphs:Variables: Independent Dependent Where do they go?

3. Graphing: As you read: As you read: Focus on the following: Focus on the following: What do the graphs show? What do the graphs show? Where do the independent and dependent variables go Where do the independent and dependent variables go Draw an example of each Draw an example of each

4. Line Graph Line graphs are used to show a change over time Line graphs are used to show a change over time The data is related! The data is related! Label the x and y axis Label the x and y axis Title the graph Title the graph Use a true number line** (correct intervals) for the x and y axis Use a true number line** (correct intervals) for the x and y axis Each line must be the same value (1’s, 5’s, etc) Each line must be the same value (1’s, 5’s, etc)

5. Bar graph Use a bar graph when comparing numbers Use a bar graph when comparing numbers Make sure that the y axis is a true number line (correct intervals) Make sure that the y axis is a true number line (correct intervals) Data is NOT related Data is NOT related Label x and y axis Label x and y axis Title the graph Title the graph

6. Graphing Practice Purpose: Write this for points Review Question: Answer in complete sentences Data: Copy data tables from lab sheet Graph: Glue in graph sheets in your spiral Conclusion Questions: Always answer in complete sentences for full credit