Y-axis
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
The y-axis is the line up the left side of a graph.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The y-axis is the vertical axis on a graph.
About the y-axis
- The y-axis is sometimes referred to as the 'rise' while the x-axis is referred to as the 'run'.
- In an investigation the dependent variable is usually plotted on the y-axis.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The y-axis is the vertical axis on a graph.
About the y-axis
- The y-axis is sometimes referred to as the 'rise' while the x-axis is referred to as the 'run'.
- In an investigation the dependent variable is usually plotted on the y-axis.