Independent Vs Dependent Variables

Carrie gets one sticker for every paper she completes.

s = stickers
p = paper

The independent variable is:

• s = stickers
• p = paper

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Tim got 3 pieces candy for every house he trick or treated at.

c = candy
h = house

The dependent variable is:

• c = candy
• h = house

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Sophie earned $1 for every she got an A on her report card.

m = money
A = A on report card

The dependent variable is:

• m = money
• A = A on report card

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Lily got one prize for every book she read.

p = prize
b = books she reads

The independent variable is:

• p = prize
• b = books she reads

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

The higher the temperature of water, the faster the egg will cook.  Select the independent variable.

• Faster Egg Cooks
• Higher Temperature

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

The time it takes to run a mile depends on the amount of exercise a person gets. Select the dependent variable.

• Amount of exercise
• Time to run
• None of the above

The score on the final test depended on the number of study questions the student completed.  Select the independent variable.

• Score on final test
• Number of study questions
• Student
• None of these

Grace is bringing treats to her Algebra 1 class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings is based on the number of students in her class.

Which of the variables is independent?

• number of students

• number of treats

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Jimmy earned $8 for every pizza he delivers.

m = money (dollars)

p = number of pizzas delivered

The dependent variable is:

• m = money

• p = number of pizzas delivered

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Ty earns $12 per hour. How much money, m, does he earn on a shift of h hours? Identify the dependent variable.

• m: money

• h: hours

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9