Question

the scatter plot shows one athletes time spent exercising in minutes and the number of calories burned during that time.

define the independent and dependent variables.

• the independent variable is the calories burned, and the dependent variable is the minutes spent exercising.
• the independent variable is the hours spent exercising, and the dependent variable is the calories added.
• the independent variable is the calories added, and the dependent variable is the hours spent exercising.
• the independent variable is the minutes spent exercising, and the dependent variable is the calories burned.

Explanation:

Identify the horizontal axis variable

Using the Scatter Plots knowledge point
The horizontal axis (\(x\)-axis) represents the independent variable, which is labeled "Exercise Time (in minutes)".

Identify the vertical axis variable

Using the Scatter Plots knowledge point
The vertical axis (\(y\)-axis) represents the dependent variable, which is labeled "Calories Burned".

Match with the correct option

The independent variable is the minutes spent exercising, and the dependent variable is the calories burned.

Answer:

• The independent variable is the calories burned, and the dependent variable is the minutes spent exercising.
• The independent variable is the hours spent exercising, and the dependent variable is the calories added.
• The independent variable is the calories added, and the dependent variable is the hours spent exercising.
• The independent variable is the minutes spent exercising, and the dependent variable is the calories burned. (Correct answer)