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An important part of all experiments is the graph. A graph allows a student to collect, interpret and analyze data in order to formulate accurate conclusions. The following are the basic requirements for graphs. I would HIGHLY recommend doing the "D" = DATA TABLE first and then creating the graph.

"S" = SPACING - The interval between the data points on the X and Y axis are equal and begin with 0 at the origin

"A" = AXIS - The horizontal or vertical line found on the bottom and left (and sometimes right side also) of a graph. The horizontal is the X-axis and the vertical is the Y-axis. (The Y is always high.) The graph should take up 80% of the paper.

"L" = lABEL - Label the c??? (independent) and dependent variables on the X and Y axis with accurate information and proper units. (Independent- the variable that does not change in the experiment. Dependent- the variable does change in the experiment.)

"T” = TITLE - The title describes what the graph is about and relates the dependent variable to the indepen~ variable.

"P" = PLOTTING - Identifying the coordinate points.

"A" = ANALYZE- Write a sentence or two describing trends, patterns or relationships within the data. .

"D" = DATA TABLE - An organized chart to accurately display the data collected in an experiment or through mathematical calculations.