If there is an independent variable then that goes on the x-axis. If not, either of two variables can go on the y-axis.
With a chart in three or more dimensions, the second independent variable, if it exists, will go on the y-axis.
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The independent variable is by convention drawn on the x (horizontal) axis, with the dependent variable on the y (vertical) axis.
X-Axis is manipulated variable. Y-Axis is responding variable
In a graph the vertical axis displays the y variablewhile the horizontal axis displays the x variable. The manipulated variable will be shown on the x axis while the responding variable will be shown on the y axis.
The manipulated variable goes on the horizontal axis.
The independent variable goes on the horizontal (x) axis.