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 is the input variable. By convention, the independent variable is plotted on the \(x\) - axis. The dependent variable is the output variable and is plotted on the \(y\) - axis.

Answer:

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