Question

on a graph, where should the dependent variable (d.v.) and independent variable (i.v.) be placed? both of these variables go on the x (horizontal) axis. its impossible to tell which variable goes where. d.v. goes on the y - axis and the i.v. goes on the x - axis.

Explanation:

Standard graphing convention places independent variable (i.v.) on x-axis and dependent variable (d.v.) on y-axis.

Answer:

d.v. goes on the y-axis and the i.v. goes on the x-axis.