“Y” Axis
Responding Variable Axis
Dependent Variable Axis
Title (Goes Here)
Graphing Rules
1. Always put a title on your graphs.
2. Always place labels and units on each axis.
3. Axis scales should be equally spaced increments.
4. Numbers on the axis should be written with the blue
graph line running through the number.
5. All points plotted in pencil. All lines drawn in pencil.
6. Multiple lines on a graph require a “KEY” or “LEGEND”
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7. There are 3 types of graphs:
a) Bar Graphs
b) Line Graphs
1. “Point to Point” connection
Or
2. “Best Fit Line” connection
c) Pie Graph
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“X” Axis
Manipulative Variable Axis
Independent Variable Axis
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