Independent and Dependent Variables

Front

What is the independent variable when a worker earns $12 per hour and works for 5 hours?

Back

time in hours

Front

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

Back

the x-axis

Front

Time is usually the _____________ variable.

Back

independent

Front

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

Back

dependent

Front

In the United States House of Representatives, the number of representatives for a state is calculated using the state's population. Which of the variables is independent? Options: the number of representatives, the population of the state, the size of the state in square miles, the number of Republicans in the state.

Back

the population of the state

Front

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

Back

y-axis

Front

Based on the graph, identify the dependent variable.

Back

Total cost

Front

Which of the variables is dependent? (Options: the number of cupcakes, the number of students)

Back

the number of cupcakes

Front

What is the independent variable in the context of raising money to purchase books for a school's library?

Back

the amount of money raised

Front

What is the independent variable in Sarah's walkathon fundraising?

Back

the distance she walks