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How to graph in science.
graphing notes for all students, even the ugly ones
We want to graph!
Parts of the graph
x axisindependent variable
y axis
dependent variable
Title
Independent vs. dependentvariables
Independent x axis variable you control hours studied per night time # of dog bones fed to your dog
Dependent y axis variable you measure grade you receive distance traveled girth of your dog
A way to remember where the variables are graphed….
“DRY MIX”
Dependent, Responding on Y axis.
Manipulated, Independent on X axis.
Line Graph
Best type of graph to show a relationship between two variables.
Example: kg of food fed vs. girth of dog in cm.
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2kg
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Girth incm
FAT DOGS
Never forget the title
Bar Graphs Great for showing
categories Example: Favorite
activities of cool science students on Friday night!
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Friday Night Fun
Pie Graphs
Wonderful for showing percentages
Example: Teacher’s income
45%
10%20%
25%
salary
studentbribes
Nikeendorsement
astronautpension
Wolf’s income
Things to rememberAlways label the title and axis include units with each axisThe graph should always take up
most of the paper
Choose the correct type of graph for the information you want to show
does not have to begin with 0,0 in bottom left corner