In a Graphic Relationship, Shifts in a Curve Are Caused

question 23

Multiple Choice

In a graphic relationship, shifts in a curve are caused by a change in:

• A) the slope of the curve.
• B) a factor not measured on the axes of the graph.
• C) one of the factors measured on either axes of the graph.
• D) any factor, whether measured on the axes of the graph or not.

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