Independent and Dependent with Line Graphs

What is something on a graph that you have control over and isn't changed by any other variable?

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Controlled variable

• Extraneous variable

Time such as minutes, days, and months will always be a(n) ________________ variable when graphing.

• Controlled

• Independent

• Dependent

• Extraneous

What is the independent variable in this graph?

• Tadpoles

• Year

• Frogs

• Number of tadpoles in the pond

In a line graph, the dependent variable is plotted on the _____

• x-axis

• y-axis

Select the correct independent and dependent parts of the graph .

(choose 2 answers)

• The independent variable is distance

• The independent variable is time

• The dependent variable is distance

• The dependent variable is time

The time spent working is the independent quantity.

• True

• False

• a

• b

• c

• d

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

What are the dependent quantities on this graph? (Hint: Look at y-axis.)

• 0, 2, 4, 6

• 8, 12, 16, 20

Where do you graph the Dependent Variable?

• X axis

• Y axis