Explanatory vs. Response Variables

Explanatory vs. Response Variables

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12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The response variable is:

Back

The variable we expect to change in response to the explanatory variable

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

We wish to investigate whether a persons IQ score can be predicted by their age. Which is the explanatory variable?

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Back

Age

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is TRUE?
The explanatory variable is also known as the dependent variable
The explanatory variable is the variable that is influenced by another factor
The explanatory variable is used to explain or predict the value of the response variable

Back

The explanatory variable is used to explain or predict the value of the response variable

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

We wish to investigate the relationship between the time spent shopping and the number of items bought. The response variable is

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Back

The number of items bought

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

We wish to investigate the relationship between the number seeds planted in a garden and the number of fruit grown. The explanatory variable (EV) is

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Back

The number of seeds planted

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Studies have shown that the grade received by a student depend on the amount of hours spent studying. Which is the response variable?

Back

grades

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Owning a car is the

Back

Explanatory Variable

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