Question

which statement is correct when a scatterplot is constructed?
the independent variable is the input variable and should be represented by the x - axis.
the independent variable is the input variable and should be represented by the y - axis.
the dependent variable is the input variable and should be represented by the x - axis.
the dependent variable is the input variable and should be represented by the y - axis.

Explanation:

In a scatter - plot, the independent variable (the variable that is controlled or chosen freely) is the input variable. By convention, in a Cartesian coordinate system (used for scatter - plots), the independent variable is plotted on the \(x\) - axis. The dependent variable (the variable that depends on the independent variable) is plotted on the \(y\) - axis.

Answer:

The independent variable is the input variable and should be represented by the \(x\) - axis.