Dependent and Independent variables? I am plotting points on a scatterplot and I'm not sure where to place my variables. The num

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ber of confirmed cases of corona virus and the number of deaths from the virus. Which variable is which?

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IrinaK [193] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-16T10:13:26+03:00

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Answer:

The number of confirmed cases is the independent variable.

The number of deaths is the dependent variable.

Why?

<u>The number of deaths is dependent on the fact that there are cases, so the number of deaths is a dependent variable.</u>