Question

when graphing your data, it is important that you

• place the dependent variable on the x - axis.
• use colors that will be attractive in your report.
• place the independent variable on the x - axis.
• always use a line graph.

Explanation:

In graph - making convention, the independent variable is placed on the x - axis and the dependent variable on the y - axis. Color choice is subjective and depends on the report's context, and not all data is best represented by a line graph.

Answer:

place the independent variable on the X - axis.