Question

when asked to graph, how do I know which axis is which variable?

Answer 1

so when i am asked make a graph of G versus n, which is on the x and y axis?

Answer 2

Independent variable goes on the horizontal axis. Independent is the controlled variable, or the one you're choosing values for.

Answer 3

i would assume G would be the x and n would be the y so instead of (x,y) it would by (G,n)

Answer 4

i am doing a fishery problem and G is the growth rate while n is the population. so n is the independent?

Answer 5

am i correct?

Answer 6

yes, the population is independent as it does not change therefore it would be (n,G)

Answer 7

meaning the n values are the x axis right?

Answer 8

Yes

Answer 9

Yeah, population would be the independent i'd guess .. growth rate will depend on it.

Answer 10

thank you both :)