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OpenStudy (anonymous):

May someone help me with scatter plots

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A scatter plot was created from the data shown. Which describes the variables in the scatter plot created from the data? A. The independent variable is calories and is graphed along the horizontal axis. B. The independent variable is calories and is graphed along the vertical axis. C. The independent variable is time and is graphed along the horizontal axis. D. The independent variable is time and is graphed along the vertical axis.

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

where is the data?

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

I can help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@horsegirl27

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

Yeah I will help

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

The independent value is time because time will just pass but the number of calories depends on how much time has passed

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

And the independent value is always graphed on the x-axis

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

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OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

So because your independent is time, and the independent is always graphed along the horizontal axis, your answer is C

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

@kiaradiamond

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

Good! Do you understand completely now?

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

If not, I can make examples and explain more

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so my answer wwould be c

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

Yes

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

Read the explanations above^^^

OpenStudy (anonymous):

may you help me with more

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I can close this question if you like

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

The independent value is time because time will just pass but the number of calories depends on how much time has passed. And the independent value is always graphed on the x-axis. (look at drawing above) So because your independent is time, and the independent is always graphed along the horizontal axis, your answer is C

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

Yes, medal, close, then tag me in a new question. I will help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

:)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1423410567017:dw| i have plotted two points .Similarly you can plot other points.

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