Question

what is a key characteristic of a scatter plot?
a. points representing data pairs
b. a circular representation of data
c. bars representing data points
d. multiple lines of best fit

which variable is typically represented on the x - axis of a scatter plot?
a. result variable
b. none of the answers
c. dependent variable
d. independent variable

Explanation:

• First Question: A scatter plot uses points to represent data pairs. A circular representation is a pie - chart, bars are for bar - charts, and there is typically one line of best fit (if any) in a scatter plot.
• Second Question: In a scatter plot, the independent variable is plotted on the x - axis. The dependent variable (result variable) is plotted on the y - axis.

Answer:

1. a. Points representing data pairs
2. d. Independent variable