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:

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Unipolar Disorder

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