Graphing Only
independent variable
The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied.
dependent variable
The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested.
title of graph
IV versus DV
DV found on
Y axix
mass
how much matter is in an object (how many atoms are in an object)
volume
how much space an object takes up
constant relationship
line goes across
indirect relationship
line goes down
direct relationship
line goes up
cyclic relationship
lines goes up, down, up, down...
x axis
the axis that lies on the ground (on the bottom)
y axis
the axis that points to the sky (on the side)
IV found on
x axis