Independent and Dependent Variables

Front

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

Back

y-axis

Front

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

Back

x-axis

Front

The x-axis is the ___________________ number line in the coordinate plane.

Back

Horizontal

Front

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

Back

dependent

Front

The y-axis is the ___________________ number line in the coordinate plane.

Back

Vertical

Front

Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.

Back

minutes

Front

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

Back

dependent variable

Front

Which of the variables is INDEPENDENT? (t = the number of treats, s = the number of students)

Back

s

Front

Sophie earned $5 for every A she got on her report card.

m = money

A = A on report card

The dependent variable is:

Options: m = money, A = A on report card

Back

m = money

Front

What is the label for the independent variable? Options: Money Collected, Raising Money, Boxes Sold, None of the above.

Back

Boxes Sold