Dependent and Independent Variables MI4

Front

What is the input in a function also known as?

Back

Independent Variable

Front

In the equation y = money earned, what does y represent?

Back

Dependent Variable

Front

In the equation y = money earned, what does x represent?

Back

Independent Variable (A's on report card)

Front

What is the independent variable in the context of total cost based on the number of tokens purchased?

Back

Number of tokens

Front

On a graph, which axis typically shows the dependent variable?

Back

y-axis

Front

On a graph, which axis typically shows the independent variable?

Back

x-axis

Front

Define 'dependent variable'.

Back

A variable whose value depends on the value of another variable.

Front

Define 'independent variable'.

Back

A variable that is manipulated to determine its effect on the dependent variable.

Front

What is an example of a dependent variable in a study measuring the effect of study time on test scores?

Back

Test scores.

Front

What is an example of an independent variable in a study measuring the effect of study time on test scores?

Back

Study time.