Question

if weight is an explanatory variable and cost is the corresponding response variable, which of these would be represented by the y-axis on a scatterplot?
a. both weight and cost
b. weight
c. neither weight nor cost
d. cost

Explanation:

In scatterplots for relationships between explanatory and response variables, the response variable (the one being measured/affected) is placed on the y-axis. Here, cost is the response variable.

Answer:

D. Cost