Question

constructing scatterplots
trent collected data from his basketball team to analyze points scored in a game according
to players heights. he created this scatterplot.
analyze trents scatterplot to identify the error he made when creating the scatterplot.
he needs to connect
the points to create a
line.
his points show no
relationship, which is
not possible using
bivariate data.
he switched the input
and output; height
should be on the x-
axis.
his variables should be
games and points.

Explanation:

In a scatter - plot, the independent variable is usually on the \(x -\)axis and the dependent variable is on the \(y -\)axis. Here, the goal is to analyze points scored according to players' heights. So, the independent variable is "points scored" (input) and the dependent variable is "height" (output). But in the given scatter - plot, height is on the \(y -\)axis (output) and points scored is on the \(x -\)axis (input), which is incorrect.

Answer:

He switched the input and output; height should be on the \(x -\)axis.