When Graphing the Results of an Experiment with an Independent

question 8

Multiple Choice

When graphing the results of an experiment with an independent variable and a dependent variable,the values for the dependent variable are plotted

• A) on the horizontal or x-axis.
• B) on the vertical or y-axis.
• C) in a scatterplot.
• D) in separate panels.

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Definitions:

Assignable Causes

Specific reasons for variations in a process that can be identified and often corrected, unlike random causes that are inherent to the process.

Natural Causes

Reasons or factors that occur in nature and cause events or conditions without human intervention.

Statistical Process Control

The application of statistical methods to monitor and control a process to ensure that it operates at its full potential to produce conforming product.