In a two-variable scatter plot, the variable being predicted is placed on
A) the abscissa
B) the regression line
C) the ordinate
D) none of these

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The variable being predicted is typically placed on the vertical or y-axis, which is also known as the ordinate. The variable being used to make the prediction is typically placed on the horizontal or x-axis, which is also known as the abscissa. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

In a Two-Variable Scatter Plot, the Variable Being Predicted Is