Independent and Dependent Variables

Front

The x-axis is the ___________________ number line in the coordinate plane.

Back

Horizontal

Front

In an experiment, the dependent variable is the variable that is ___________________ by the independent variable.

Back

measured or observed

Front

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

Back

x-axis

Front

The y-axis is the ___________________ number line in the coordinate plane.

Back

Vertical

Front

In the equation m = 12h, identify the dependent variable.

Back

m: money

Front

What is an independent variable?

Back

A variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

Front

What is a dependent variable?

Back

A variable that is tested and measured in a scientific experiment.

Front

If you increase the height from which a ball is dropped, what happens to the height it bounces?

Back

It generally increases.

Front

In a graph, what does the y-axis typically represent?

Back

The dependent variable.

Front

What is the purpose of identifying independent and dependent variables in an experiment?

Back

To understand the relationship between the variables.