Variables and axes
What Variables and axes means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Placing the independent variable on the x-axis and the dependent variable on the y-axis, with both axes labelled with the correct quantity and unit.
Putting the independent variable on the x-axis and the dependent variable on the y-axis, with each axis labelled with the quantity and unit.
Topics that use Variables and axes
- Plant organ system (AQA GCSE)
- Rate of photosynthesis (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Data presentation
- Active transport
- Calculating rates from measurements
- Cell specialisation and adaptation
- Cellular control of pore size
- Choosing scales
- Control variables
- Describing relationships between variables
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