6th 4-8 Independent and Dependent Variables

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Identify the independent variable: The number of​ minutes, m, spent reviewing for an exam and the​ points, p, received on the exam.

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m

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Identify the independent variable: The number of uniforms, u, to order for a football team and the number of players, p, on the team. Options: u, p

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p

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Identify the dependent variable: The amount of wall space, s, in the bedroom and the amount of paint, p, needed to paint the bedroom.

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p

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Identify the dependent variable: The number of​ hours, h, spent working and the amount of​ money, m, earned from working.

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m

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Identify the dependent variable: The amount of time, t, to finish a set of homework problems and the number of problems, p, given for homework.

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t

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Identify the independent variable: The number of sunglasses sold, s, and the amount of revenue, r, earned.

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s

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Identify the independent variable: The number of tickets bought by Ashley, t, and the number of rides Ashley can go on, r.

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t

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Identify a situation where​ time, t, is an independent variable. Options:

The​ distance, d, to the park and the​ time, t, it takes to walk there

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The​ time, t, to walk during lunch break and the​ distance, d, walked.

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The number of​ rides, r, at the carnival and the​ time, t, it takes to ride them.

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The​ time, t, it takes to walk to the mall and the​ speed, s, of the walk

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The​ time, t, to walk during lunch break and the​ distance, d, walked.

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Why is it incorrect to say that either d (dollars spent) or g (pairs of glasses) could be the independent variable when d increases with g and g increases with d?

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Buying more pairs of glasses forces the amount you spend to increase. Increasing the amount you spend does not necessarily relate to how many pairs of glasses you buy.

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