Question

courses completed vs. remaining credits needed to graduate
according to the given scatterplot, which statement is correct?
the input, or dependent variable, is courses completed.
the output, or dependent variable, is credits needed to graduate.
the input, or independent variable, is credits needed to graduate.
the output, or independent variable, is courses completed.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the definitions of independent and dependent variables

In a scatter - plot, the independent variable (input) is on the x - axis and the dependent variable (output) is on the y - axis.

Step2: Identify the axes

The x - axis is labeled "Courses completed" and the y - axis is labeled "Credits needed to graduate".

Answer:

The output, or dependent variable, is credits needed to graduate.