Independent and Dependent

Research question: does the distance a person kicks a soccer ball effect how well they will do on their math test.  What is the dependent variable?

• How far they kick the soccer ball
• who the person is
• how well they do on the math test
• Type of soccer ball.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

The independent quantities are represented by these values: 0.15, 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0                         

• True
• False

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

The change in the height of the plant depends on the amount of fertilizer added to the soil.

• True
• False

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

The time spent working causes the amount earned.

• True
• False

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

The time spent working is the independent quantity.

• True
• False

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

The dependent quantities are represented by these values: 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50.

• True
• False

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

The time spent working depends on the amount earned.

• True
• False

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

The independent quantities are represented by these values: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

• True
• False

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.B.3B

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8A

Which label best describes the dependent quantities shown in the table?

• Number of tickets (t)
• Cost (c)

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

A variable is 

• a letter
• a lowercase letter
• a lowercase letter that represents an unknown number
• a lowercase letter that represents an unknown or changing number

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B