Question

If you want to create a vertical bar graph to show the number of times your lawn was mowed during June, July, and August, which choice is correct for your y-axis?


the independent variable


the dependent variable


none of these


the variable that “drives” the data

Answer 1

In the context of your vertical bar graph that shows the number of times your lawn was mowed during June, July, and August, the correct choice for your y-axis would be **the dependent variable**.

In this scenario:

- The independent variable (often displayed on the x-axis) is the months (June, July, and August).
- The dependent variable (to be displayed on the y-axis) is the number of times the lawn was mowed, as it is the outcome that depends on the month.

So, the correct answer is **the dependent variable**.