ever since this got updated, nobody will answer my questions... but ill try again. can you graph the dependent variables on the y axis ever? ive been told if its more convienient it is occasionally allowable, but im uncertain

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agreene · Answer

Yes, you can.
This really doesn't matter. You can assume any coordinate system you want. If you feel it will help you interpret the data, you can graph with the dependent variable on what would normally be the "y=x" axis and your independent on the "y=-x" axis. 
In physics, and vector calculus it is some times advantageous to no graph with the "normal" axes.

agreene · Answer

to not graph*

You can also look at things like projected geometry, where the coordinate system depends entirely on the perspective you choose.

tcp2315 · Answer

so how do i rationalize doing this in my write up?

agreene · Answer

Well, since I'm not sure what you're writing up It's a bit hard for me to know ;)

tcp2315 · Answer

i dont even think it applies to be honest.. im graphing the length of a paper helicopters rotors vs. the time it takes to fall. i have a slope of 0.947s/cm which looks sort of like gravity, but the units dont work. but i dont even see how gravity would apply to the length of the rotors when i flip it. i need a constant though..

agreene · Answer

This doesnt seem like the type of thing that would be a continuous graph, no matter which way you do it... I would think a Histogram would be the most useful graph...

tcp2315 · Answer

my graph looks pretty solid, but who know maybe im off. this is a design lab so all i was given to do this was "investigate a paper helicopter" and the blueprints for the design of one. maybe there is no relationship

agreene · Answer

Hrm... not really sure.
These seem like things that would be hard to relate as a function.