Dependent and Independent Variables

Dependent and Independent Variables

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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 measured and affected in an experiment. It depends on the independent variable.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the statement 'The number of minutes spent talking on the phone, m, and the amount of a cell phone bill, a', what is the independent variable?

Back

The independent variable is m (the number of minutes spent talking on the phone).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the statement 'The number of minutes spent talking on the phone, m, and the amount of a cell phone bill, a', what is the dependent variable?

Back

The dependent variable is a (the amount of the cell phone bill).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the statement 'Dollars earned, d, and number of hours spent babysitting, h', what is the dependent variable?

Back

The dependent variable is d (Dollars earned).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the statement 'Wait time, w, and number of people in line to get on a ride, p', what is the dependent variable?

Back

The dependent variable is w (Wait time).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the statement 'Wait time, w, and number of people in line to get on a ride, p', what is the independent variable?

Back

The independent variable is p (number of people in line).

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