Functional Data

Which variable depends on what is done at the beginning of an experiment?

• Dependent
• Independent
• Control
• Following

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis
• y-axis
• neither
• it changes

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• x-axis
• y-axis
• neither
• it changes

The x- axis is the ___________________ number line in the coordinate plane.

• Vertical

• Diagonal

• Horizontal

• origin

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

• dependent
• independent

The y- axis is the ___________________ number line in the coordinate plane.

• Vertical

• Diagonal

• Horizontal

• origin

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

• t

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

m = money

A = A on report card

The dependent variable is:

• m = money

• A = A on report card

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

• Money Collected

• Raising Money

• Boxes Sold

• None of the above