Essential Question Graphing
• How do I present my results?
What are the Types of Graphs?
What is a Graph • Graph- visual display of information or data that is used to detect patterns
• A Line Graph shows a relationship where the dependent variable changes due to a change in the independent variable. – The scale should make the graph readable – The x-axis should always be used for the independent variable – The y-axis should always be used for the dependent variable – Units of measurement should be consistent
Line Graph What are the Types of Graphs? • Bar graphs compare information collected by counting. • Circle graphs or pie charts show how a whole is broken into parts.
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