Dependent vs Independent Variables

The score on the final test depended on the number of study questions the student completed.  Select the independent variable.

• Score on final test

• Number of study questions

• Student

• None of these

The time it takes to run a mile depends on the amount of exercise a person gets. Select the dependent variable.

• Amount of exercise

• Time to run

• None of the above

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.

• dependent

• independent

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Sarah is bringing treats to her elementary school class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings in is based on the number of students in her class.

t = the number of treats

s = the number of students

Which of the variables is INDEPENDENT?

• s

• t

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Which of the following is the label for the independent variable.

• Money Collected

• Raising Money

• Boxes Sold

• None of the above

Which label best describes the dependent quantities shown in the table?

• Number of tickets (t)

• Cost (c)

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Which label best describes the independent quantities shown in the table?

• Number of tickets (t)

• Cost (c)

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

• the independent variable is distance
• the independent variable is d=25 t
• the dependent variable is time
• the dependent variable is distance

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5