Dependent and Independent Variables

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A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.

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dependent

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When graphing an inequality, you use an open dot when you use which symbols?

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In a situation where the total cost is based on the number of tokens purchased, which is the independent variable?

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number of tokens

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In the equation y = money earned, x = A's on report card, what is the dependent variable?

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y = money

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In a table showing the bubble machine can produce 12 giant bubbles in one minute, bubbles is the ______________.

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dependent variable

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A variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment is called a(n) ____________ variable.

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independent

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In a graph, the independent variable is usually plotted on the __________ axis.

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x

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In a graph, the dependent variable is usually plotted on the __________ axis.

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y

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If you increase the number of hours studied, what happens to the test scores? Identify the independent and dependent variables.

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Independent: hours studied; Dependent: test scores

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In a relationship where the amount of sunlight affects plant growth, which variable is independent?

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amount of sunlight