On a histogram the x-axis depicts the values of a scale variable, while on a bar graph the x-axis depicts the values of _____ variable.
A) the dependent
B) a scale
C) a nominal or ordinal
D) counts or percentages

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A bar graph is used to depict the values of a nominal or ordinal variable, whereas a histogram is used to depict the values of a scale variable. The x-axis on a bar graph typically shows the categories or levels of the nominal or ordinal variable.

On a Histogram the X-Axis Depicts the Values of a Scale