Identifying Independent and Dependent Variables

Grace is bringing treats to her Algebra 1 class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings is based on the number of students in her class.

Which of the variables is independent?

• number of students

• number of treats

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis
• y-axis
• neither
• it changes

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• x-axis
• y-axis
• neither
• it changes

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Asher is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.

• Diameter of the ball

• Force acting on the ball

• Height that the ball bounces

• Height from which the ball is dropped

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

The graph shows the distance traveled by Ms. Luce's family on a road trip. They will travel 25 miles each hour. Which statement is true about the situation?

• the independent variable is distance

• the independent variable is d=25 t

• the dependent variable is time

• the dependent variable is distance

Which graph represents the following scenario: A city discovers that its population has been tripling every year.

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The dependent variable...

• is affected by the independent variable

• is in charge

• changes the independent variable

• isn't affected by the independent variable

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

The variable that is manipulated or controlled by the researcher, and its effects are measured in the experiment, is known as

• Dependent Variable

• Control

• Independent Variable

• Constant

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which brand of paper towel will absorb the most liquid? What is the independent variable?

• Brand of paper towel
• Amount of water absorbed

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

What you measure or observe in an experiment.

• constant variable

• controlled variable

• dependent variable

• independent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2