When graphing data, scientists plot the ________ on the x-axis.
A) independent variable
B) dependent variable
C) control
D) sampling error

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The x-axis is typically used to represent the independent variable in a graph, which is the variable that is manipulated or changed by the scientist in an experiment. The dependent variable, which is the variable that is being measured or observed, is usually plotted on the y-axis. The other options (control and sampling error) are not typically plotted on a graph.

When Graphing Data, Scientists Plot the ________ on the X-Axis