On a line graph, where is the dependent variable placed?
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The dependent variable is usually plotted on the "y" or ordinal axis.
The independent variable is plotted on the horizontal axis, or x axis. The dependent variable, or response variable is plotted on the vertical axis, or y axis.
A straight line which is not vertical.
The independent variable is typically placed on the x-axis.
The dependent variable is on the vertical y axis and the independent on the horizontal x axis In the equation for example y = 3x then y is dependent on the independent variable x