Independent & Dependent Variables

Identify the INDEPENDENT variable.

A baker used a certain number of cups of batter (b) to make pancakes (p).

• batter (b)

• pancakes (p)

Identify the DEPENDENT variable.

Marie runs 600 feet (f) every minute (m) that she is running.

• feet (f)

• minute (m)

Identify the INDEPENDENT variable.

For every gallon of water (w) that Jen uses, she is charged (c) $0.25.

• water (w)

• amount charged (c)

Identify the DEPENDENT variable.

A toddler can run a distance (d) of 1.5 meters every second (s)

• distance (d)

• seconds (s)

Identify the INDEPENDENT variable.

A box (b) has 64 crayons (c).

• box (b)

• crayons (c)

Which type of variable RELIES on another variable?

• a dependent variable

• an independent variable

• all variables

• an undefined variable

Identify the DEPENDENT variable.

For every incomplete homework assignment (a), you lose 5 minutes of recess (m).

• homework assignment (a)

• minutes of recess (m)