Scientific Graphs

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Scientific Graphs

• Using T.A.I.L.S. to construct a perfect graph
• (adapted from geneva.baker_at_cgelem.k12.az.us)

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When to use

• Line Graphs
• For continuous data
• useful for showing trends over time
• Bar graphs
• Used to show data that are not continuous.
• Allows us to compare data like amounts or
  frequency or categories
• Allow us to make generalizations about the data
• Help us see differences in data

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How to set up your graph!






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How to set up your graph!






Y Axis (This is for your dependent variable)
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How to set up your graph!






X Axis (This is for your independent variable)
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T.A.I.L.S.
Distance vs. Time for three paper aeroplanes
T - Title





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T.A.I.L.S.
Distance vs. Time for three paper aeroplanes
T - Title A - Axis





Y Axis Dependent Variable
X Axis Independent Variable
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T.A.I.L.S.
Distance vs. Time for three paper aeroplanes
Decide on an appropriate scale for each
axis. Choose a scale that lets you make the graph
as large as possible for your paper and data
T - Title A Axis S Scale





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How to determine scale

• Scale is determined by your highest lowest
  number.
• In this case your scale for time would be from 8
  to 65.

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T.A.I.L.S.
Distance vs. Time for three paper aeroplanes
The amount of space between one number and the
next or one type of data and the next on the
graph. The interval is just as important as the
scale Choose an interval that lets you make the
graph as large as possible for your paper and
data
T Title A Axis I Interval S Scale





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How to determine Intervals

• The interval is decided by your scale.
• In this case your scale would be from 8 to 65 and
  you want the scale to fit the graph.
• The best interval would be in 5s from 0 to 65.
  (65513 intervals)

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T.A.I.L.S.
T Title A Axis I Interval L Labels S
Scale
Label axes with the variable being measured and
the units of measurement