Which describes a correct way to construct a scatterplot?
Answer
A
When analyzing the number of home runs that a baseball player hit over several seasons, the season is the independent variable.
B
When analyzing the number of umbrellas that are sold during days with varying amounts of rain, the number of umbrellas that are sold is the independent variable.
C
When analyzing the number of registered voters by age, age is the dependent variable.
D
When analyzing the number of students that ride the school bus each day of the week, the day is the dependent variable.