Identifying Independent and Dependent Variables

In the scenario 'The number of books I read over the summer depends on how much time I spend at the pool', what is the dependent variable?

• Number of books read

• Time spent at the pool

If the amount of rainfall affects the growth of plants, what is the independent variable?

• Amount of rainfall

• Growth of plants

In a scenario where the amount of fertilizer used affects the yield of crops, what is the dependent variable?

• Amount of fertilizer used

• Yield of crops

If the distance traveled affects the time taken, what is the independent variable?

• Distance traveled

• Time taken

In a situation where the number of hours worked affects the salary earned, what is the dependent variable?

• Number of hours worked

• Salary earned

If the temperature affects the rate of ice melting, what is the independent variable?

• Temperature

• Rate of ice melting

In a case where the amount of exercise affects the weight loss, what is the dependent variable?

• Amount of exercise

• Weight loss

Consider the variables: The number of hours I study and My grade point average. Which one is the dependent variable?

• The number of hours I study

• My grade point average

In the context of studying and grades, which statement is true?

• My grade point average depends on the number of hours I study

• The number of hours I study depends on my grade point average

Which variable determines the other: The number of hours I study or My grade point average?

• A. The number of hours I study determines my grade point average

• B. My grade point average determines the number of hours I study