On a graph,the horizontal line or the X axis is called the
A) abscissa.
B) ordinate.
C) standard deviation.
D) central tendency.

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The horizontal line on a graph is called the X-axis, and the values shown on it are known as the abscissa. The abscissa is always the independent variable in a graph. Therefore, option A) is the correct choice. The ordinate, standard deviation, and central tendency relate to other aspects of statistical analysis and are not related to the X-axis.

On a Graph,the Horizontal Line or the X Axis Is