Graphs and Independent and Dependent Variables - Mr. V

Front

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

Back

dependent

Front

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable? Options: x-axis, y-axis, neither, it changes

Back

x-axis

Front

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

Back

Boxes Sold

Front

What is the dependent variable when a student takes a test after studying either in silence or with the television turned on?

Back

score on test

Front

Identify the independent variable in an experiment where the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp.

Back

Mass of the ball

Front

What is the dependent variable on the graph?

Back

profit

Front

What factor is the dependent variable in the table?

Back

Profit

Front

What is the dependent variable when determining the best brand of fertilizer for plants?

Back

The health of the plants

Front

What is the dependent variable when determining which brand of microwave popcorn pops the best?

Back

the amount of kernels popped

Front

What is the independent variable in Mr. Pransky's experiment on how different surfaces affect the bounce height of a tennis ball?

Back

the different surfaces