One way to assess this fluctuating data is to add a linear trend line to the Excel 2013 graph. ... He also holds minors in statistics, physics and visual arts. Return To Top. Chron Logo.

Just about every introductory physics lab should have some type of graph. Skip to main content. Open Navigation Menu. ... The slope of the linear function that fits the data actually means something.

Capture relationships between data sets by graphing linear equations in Microsoft Excel 2007. Linear equations allow you to predict values within your data set and view the overall trend.