Independent and Dependent Variable 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

What is wrong with this graph?

• The dependent variable is not labeled.

• The data that is graphed is incorrect and a different graph should have been used.

• The intervals on the x and y axis are written incorrectly.

• The color of the graph is not appropriate or professional

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

True or False:
The "Time" (hours) is a dependent variable. 

• False

• True

Which is the correct definition for an independent variable?

• a variable that represents a quantity that is being manipulated in an experiment. 

• the numbers you get when you multiply a certain number by an integer.

• the one that depends on the value of some other number. 

• a number that multiplies with another number to make a third number

The time spent working is the independent quantity.

• True

• False

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

The independent quantities are graphed along the ________ -axis

• X- Axis

• Y - Axis

• None of the above

What type of variable is the "Price per Bushel (dollars)" in this graph?

• Bar graph

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Controlled variable