Independent and Dependent Variable

Independent and Dependent Variable

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Mathematics

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent variable?

Back

An independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent variable?

Back

A dependent variable is the variable that is tested and measured in a scientific experiment. It is dependent on the independent variable.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the equation y = mx + b, which variable is independent?

Back

x is the independent variable.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the equation y = mx + b, which variable is dependent?

Back

y is the dependent variable.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If the length of a reception increases, what happens to the money earned?

Back

The money earned (dependent variable) increases as the length of the reception (independent variable) increases.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a study, if the amount of sunlight affects plant growth, which is the independent variable?

Back

The amount of sunlight is the independent variable.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a study, if the height of a plant is measured based on the amount of water it receives, which is the dependent variable?

Back

The height of the plant is the dependent variable.

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