Dr Wood's Research Assistant Is Preparing a Graph Displaying the Results

Multiple Choice

Dr. Wood's research assistant is preparing a graph displaying the results of a study in which participants either engaged in self-affirmations or did not, and then rated their current self-esteem. Which pair below correctly labels the x- and y-axes on the graph? Would a line or a bar graph be preferable?

A) x-axis-self-esteem; y-axis-self-affirmations; line
B) x-axis-self-affirmations; y-axis-self-esteem; line
C) x-axis-self-esteem; y-axis-self-affirmations; bar
D) x-axis-self-affirmations; y-axis-self-esteem; bar