Question

A scatter plot was created from the data shown.

Which describes the variables in the scatter plot created from the data?


A.
The independent variable is calories and is graphed along the horizontal axis.

B.
The independent variable is calories and is graphed along the vertical axis.

C.
The independent variable is time and is graphed along the horizontal axis.

D.
The independent variable is time and is graphed along the vertical axis.

Answer 1

The independent variable is time and is graphed along the horizontal axis and this describes the variables in the scatter plot created from the data. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C". The calories given are the dependent variable and time will be the independent variable.