Question

describing how to create a scatterplot
data was collected about the amount of rainfall in inches according to temperature. describe how to create a scatterplot of the data.
sample response: identify the variables as the input or output. the input is on the x - axis and the output is the y - axis. plot the input and output of the data as points on the graph.
which of the following did you include in your response?
plot the ordered pairs as points on the graph.
rainfall (inches) is the output and labeled as the y - axis.
identify independent and dependent variables as the input and output.
temperature is the input and labeled as the x - axis.

Explanation:

• In a scatter - plot, the independent variable (temperature) is the input and is plotted on the x - axis.
• The dependent variable (rainfall) is the output and is plotted on the y - axis.
• The data points are ordered pairs (temperature, rainfall) which are plotted as points on the graph.

Answer:

• Plot the ordered pairs as points on the graph.
• Rainfall (inches) is the output and labeled as the y - axis.
• Identify independent and dependent variables as the input and output.
• Temperature is the input and labeled as the x - axis.