In section 1.2, you are being asked to make graphs of functions (line graphs) and graphs of data (scatter plots). Here here some resources to help you do this with Excel or your graphing calculator.
- Tech 1 is designed to show you how to make scatter plots from data in Excel 2007. Excel 2010 works almost identically.
- Make a Scatter Plot - Shows how to make a scatter plot on a TI graphing calculator.
- Graphing Formulas in Excel 2003, Graphing Formulas in Excel 2007 - Shows how to graph a formula in Excel.
- Graph a Linear Function on a Graphing Calculator - Shows how to graph a line on a TI graphing calculator. To graph any other kind of formula, just use its equation instead of the line.