Question

which of the following statements is NOT true about the explanatory variable?

a) it is used to explain changes in values of another variable
b) it is used to predict changes in values of another variable
c) it is plotted along the x-axis
d) it is a dependent variable

Answer 1

the answer is C,because that is on a graph.

Answer 2

The correct answer is:

d) it is a dependent variable

Explanation:

The explanatory variable is another name for the independent variable. The independent variable goes along the x-axis on a graph. It also causes a change in the dependent variable, as well as predicts values of the dependent variable. However, since it is independent, it is not dependent.