Question

practice comparing data sets.

iq\tgpa\tiq\tsat
115\t3.4\t115\t1440
84\t2.1\t84\t780
111\t3.1\t111\t1120
120\t3.6\t120\t1560
105\t2.8\t105\t1240
98\t2.8\t98\t1200
96\t3\t96\t1000
88\t2.7\t88\t920

in this assignment, you will be comparing two data sets. the first data set shows the relationship of gpa and iq scores. the second data set compares sat scores and iq scores.

in the scatterplots for both sets of data, the independent variable is
iq
gpa
sat
not determinable

Explanation:

An independent variable is the variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment or study. In the context of these data sets, IQ is being used to potentially predict or relate to GPA and SAT scores. So, IQ is the independent variable.

Answer:

IQ