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TOPIC 3.

2 SCIENCE
In a results table, the independent variable (IV) goes on the left of the table, and the
dependent variable (DV) on the right.
Units are written next to each variable in brackets.
The table also has a title at the top, describing the data it contains.
The title should include the IV and DV.
E.g. Effect of the IV and DV.

Why do we use graphs in science?


In science, we draw graphs in a certain way using certain rules.

These rules are called conventions.

Parts of a Graph:
Graph title goes above graph. It is used to describe what the graph is showing.

Y axis points straight up (vertical).

X axis runs along (horizontal) the page

Plot dependent variable on the Y axis.

Plot independent variable on the X axis.

Scales must be evenly distributed on axes.

TYPES OF GRAPHS
In science we often describe data and investigations as qualitative and quantitative.

Quantitative data is based on measurements and amounts. It often comes in number form, such as
20•degrees.

Qualitative data is based on quality or description, rather than on a number or measured value. An
example of qualitative description is saying something is hot or cold.

A scatter or line graph is usually more appropriate for quantitative data.

A column graph is usually more appropriate for qualitative data.

A column graph is best for qualitative data because each column of the graph can represent a
different category or object.
The X axis show the categories, while the Y axis shows how many things fit in each category.

A line graph is useful for quantitative data, such as tracking change over time.

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