Independent & Dependent Variables

What is the Independent Variable?

• It is the fixed or the constant.

• It is the variable that DEPEND/RELY on the other variable

• The X-Coordinate

• The Y-Coordinate

What is the Dependent Variable?

• It is the fixed or the constant.

• It is the variable that DEPEND/RELY on the other variable

• The X-Coordinate

• The Y-Coordinate

A study was done to find if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car. What is the Independent Variable?

• A Study

• Breaking Distance

• Car

• Tire Treads

A study was done to find if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car. What is the Dependent Variable?

• A Study

• Breaking Distance

• Car

• Tire Treads

The time it takes to run a mile depends on the person’s running speed. What is the Independent Variable?

• Time

• Run a Mile

• The Person

• The Person's Speed

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The time it takes to run a mile depends on the person’s running speed. What is the Dependent Variable?

• Time

• Run a Mile

• The Person

• The Person's Speed

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

The height of bean plants depends on the amount of water they receive. What is the Independent Variable?

• Height

• The Plant

• Water

• Time of Day

The height of bean plants depends on the amount of water they receive. What is the Dependent Variable?

• Height

• The Plant

• Water

• Time of Day

The higher the temperature of the air in the oven, the faster a cake will bake. What is the Independent Variable?

• Type of Oven

• Time to Bake a Cake

• Higher Temperature

• Air of the Oven

The higher the temperature of the air in the oven, the faster a cake will bake. What is the Dependent Variable?

• Type of Oven

• Time to Bake a Cake

• Higher Temperature

• Air of the Oven