When Graphing the Relationship Between an Independent Variable and a Dependent

question 26

Multiple Choice

When graphing the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable, the independent variable should be on the ______.

• A) vertical axis
• B) either axis
• C) horizontal axis
• D) it is omitted from the graph

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Definitions:

Alphabetical Classification

A method of organizing items or information according to the sequence of letters in the alphabet.

Categorical Classification

The organization of items into distinct categories based on specific criteria, often used in the classification of mental disorders.

Reliable Classification

A classification system that consistently produces the same results under the same conditions.

Categorical Approach

A method in psychiatry and psychology that classifies mental disorders into specific, distinct categories based on symptomatology.