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Organizing Data A graph is a pictorial representation of information recorded in a data table. It is used to show a relationship between two or more factors.

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1 Organizing Data A graph is a pictorial representation of information recorded in a data table. It is used to show a relationship between two or more factors. Graphs always have: –Title –Axis labels with units

2 Types of Graphs 1.Line graphs are best for displaying data that change. –It best shows the relationship between two variables.

3 Line Graphs Independent variable (IV) goes on X-axis Dependent variable (DV) goes on Y-axis Y axis X axis DRY MIX EPENDENTEPENDENT ESPONDINGESPONDING AXISAXIS ANIPULATEDANIPULATED NDEPENDENTNDEPENDENT AXISAXIS

4 2.Bar graphs are best for comparing data for several individual items or events. Bar graphs use a series of columns to display data.

5 3.Pie charts are best for displaying data that are parts of a whole.

6 Create a Graph of Your Own Decide upon a set of data you’d like to collect from classmates (shoe type, height, hair color, etc.) Create a table for your data Create a Bar Graph based on your table Table & Graph should be on page 17 Remember: Title, Labels, Table & COLOR

7 Things to consider Scale Range Naming X and Y axis Naming Graph

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