Dependent and independent variables

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

• dependent
• independent

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Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.

• words
• minutes

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In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

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In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

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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

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Sarah is participating in a walkathon to raise money for local literacy programs. The amount of money Sarah will raise depends on the distance she walks.
m = the amount of money Sarah will raise
d = the distance Sarah walks
Which of the variables is dependent?

• m = The amount of money Sarah will raise
• d = the distance Sarah walks

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Tiffany was investing how fast it took Hayden to react to different sounds. Identify the independent variable.

• How fast Hayden reacted
• different sounds
• types of music
• Hayden

Identify the independent variable:

The amount of money, m, earned if t raffle tickets are sold

• money, m

• tickets, t

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Changes in the _________ variable causes changes in the _________ variable.

• independent; dependent

• dependent; independent

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

c = candy

h = house

In this scenario, candy is the _________________ variable.

• independent

• dependent

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