Independent/dependent variables

A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.

• dependent
• independent

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

Independent means

• an amount that can stand on its own
• an amount that depends on another amount

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.

• words
• minutes

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Sarah is bringing treats to her elementary school class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings in is based on the number of students in her class.

t = the number of treats

s = the number of students

Which of the variables is INDEPENDENT?

• s-students

• t-number of treats

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Sophie earned $5 for every A she got on her report card.

M=5a

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

Which of the following is the label for the independent variable.

• Money Collected

• Raising Money

• Boxes Sold

• None of the above

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

How does watching TV during studying affect a student’s test grades? Are test grades the independent or dependent variable?

• independent
• dependent

Bob earned $8 for every cake he delivers.

m=8c

m = money

c = cakes he delivers

The independent variable is:

• m = money

• c = cakes he delivers

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9