THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD



STEP 6: Graphing Data

Tip #4:

Use a pattern of numbers for each axis on your graph

A pattern of numbers must be established for each axis. This pattern must cover the smallest and largest numbers in your manipulated and responding variables. A pattern is a series of numbers that adds an equal amount for each successive number. Look at the examples of number patterns below.

Pattern by ones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5...
Pattern by twos 2, 4, 6, 8, 10...
Pattern by fives 5, 10, 15, 20, 25...
Pattern by twenties 20, 40, 60, 80, 100...
Pattern by hundreds 100, 200, 300, 400, 500...