Making a Graph for Biology class in Excel 2008

[Anthony T]

I need to make a line graph (with 2 lines) showing the relationship between height and weight for males and females. I need to label it and everything, but it's really not too difficult. How can I do this in Excel 2008?

 

[smt1192]

You need to make two tables Like this:

And then select the areas you want to graph.

Hope this helps

 

[sdc]

Once the data is formatted as shown above, highlight the columns/rows, then select INSERT -> CHART -> LINE.

 

[Anthony T]

But how do I make the tables? Just in the regular chart/slots thing that is shown as soon as you start the program?

 

[sdc]

Yeah you can enter data anywhere in excel, doesn't matter if you start in "A1" or "B30"

 

[Anthony T]

Ok, one more question:

How do I label the graph and make a key that shows the difference between the 2 lines? For example, is it possible for there to be 2 different-looking lines on the graph so that one could be for males and the other for females?

Thanks for all of your help, by the way. And yes, I mean everyone who is helping me out here. 🙂

 

[sdc]

Yes, just enter two sets of values in the sheet, highlight everything, then select a line chart when you create your chart. Check the example below:

A B C D
Males 2 5 7
Females 3 6 8

 

[Anthony T]

Yes, just enter two sets of values in the sheet, highlight everything, then select a line chart when you create your chart. Check the example below:

A B C D
Males 2 5 7
Females 3 6 8

I understand what you're saying, but I have to have height AND weight for both genders. On the chart, the height was along the x-axis and the weight along the y-axis. You would then find where the heigh and weight meet and plot the point. Is that the same format you just posted above?