Graphing in Science How to make a graph

Graphing in Science

How to make a graph • The first thing you need to do before making any graph in science is collect data. • A graph is ______________________________

Graphing • Whenever making a graph you need to decide the type of graph that you will use. • The two main graphs we will use in science are a ______ graph and a _______ graph.

Bar Graphs • Bar graphs are used ___________________ ______. • For example: if you are comparing scores on a test between different classes and want to show each class performed.

Line Graphs • Line graphs are used to _____________________ ___________ • For example: You would use a line graph when wanting to show the temperature of a mixture changes during a chemical reaction

Rules for Making a Graph • Whenever making a graph, the _________ goes on the _____ and the _______ goes on the _______. • Graphs must always have a title. Typically, we write the title of a graph as whatever is on the y-axis vs. whatever is on the x-axis. The title of the graph needs to clearly tell the reader what the data on the graph is representing.