1. Independent vs. Dependent Variable Dependent Variable Independent Variable

2. Independent vs. Dependent Variable If you have categories use a bar graph Dependent Variable Independent Variable

3. Color of Paper vs. Score on a Test If you have categories use a bar graph Score on a Test Blue Green Yellow Color of Paper

4. Color of Paper vs. Score on a Test Graph the average (mean) Include a range (high and low) Score on a Test Blue Green Yellow Color of Paper

5. Independent vs. Dependent Variable If you have quantities use a best-fit line graph Dependent Variable Independent Variable

6. Ramp Height vs. Time If you have quantities use a best-fit line graph Evenly space the numbers Time to roll down the ramp (s) Always start with zero! 5 10 15 20 25 Height of a ramp (cm)

7. Ramp Height vs. Time If you have quantities use a best-fit line graph Time to roll down the ramp (s) 5 10 15 20 25 Height of a ramp (cm)

8. Ramp Height vs. Time Put dots for each data point Time to roll down the ramp (s) 5 10 15 20 25 Height of a ramp (cm)

9. Ramp Height vs. Time Draw a line that best fits your data Time to roll down the ramp (s) 5 10 15 20 25 Height of a ramp (cm)

10. Independent vs. Dependent Variable Dependent Variable Independent Variable