Question

According to the scatterplot below, which statement is correct?

The input, or dependent variable, is enrollment.
The output, or dependent variable, is years in operation.
The input, or independent variable, is years in operation.
The output, or independent variable, is enrollment.

Answer 1

Only option C is correct, i.e. The input, or independent variable, is years in operation.

Explanation:

Given is the scatter plot of Years in Operation vs. Enrollment at Daycare Center.

The input is always independent variable and is plotted along x-axis.

The output is always dependent variable and is plotted along y-axis.

From the graph, it is clearly visible that:-

x-axis: Years in Operation.

y-axis: Enrollment at Daycare Center.

It means "The input, or independent variable, is years in operation."

Hence, only option C is correct, i.e. The input, or independent variable, is years in operation.