By convention, the dependent variable is arrayed along the ______________ in a scatterplot.
A) vertical axis (the ordinate)
B) regression line
C) horizontal axis (the abscissa)
D) calibration line

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The convention in a scatterplot is to place the dependent variable on the vertical axis (the ordinate) and the independent variable on the horizontal axis (the abscissa), making the correct answer (A) the most appropriate choice. The regression line and calibration line are not directly related to the placement of the dependent variable in a scatterplot.

By Convention, the Dependent Variable Is Arrayed Along the ______________