Identifying Dependent and Independent Variables

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

Changes in the _________ variable causes changes in the _________ variable.

• independent; dependent

• dependent; independent

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.

• words

• minutes

Identify the dependent variable:

The number of money (m) earned, and the number of hours (h) worked.

• hours works is the dependent variable

• money earned is the dependent variable

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

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

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

• Amount of exercise

• Weight loss