Question

how many variables are displayed in a scatterplot?

one along the x-axis, and one along the y-axis
one along the x-axis, and two along the y-axis
two along the x-axis, and one along the y-axis
two along the x-axis, and two along the y-axis

Explanation:

Identify the structure of a scatterplot

A standard scatterplot is used to display bivariate data, which consists of two numerical variables.

Determine the variable distribution on the axes

One variable (the independent variable) is plotted along the horizontal \(x\)-axis, and the other variable (the dependent variable) is plotted along the vertical \(y\)-axis.

Answer:

• one along the x-axis, and one along the y-axis (Correct answer)
• one along the x-axis, and two along the y-axis
• two along the x-axis, and one along the y-axis
• two along the x-axis, and two along the y-axis