Dependent and Independent Variables

Identify the independent variable

The number of shelves, s, in a bookcase and the number of books, b, the bookcase can hold

• s

• b

Identify the independent variable

The number of hamburgers, h, sold and the dollar amount of sales, s taken in

• h

• s

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.

• words

• minutes

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

• independent; dependent

• dependent; independent

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

In order to earn extra spending money, Dalton babysits children after school. The greater the number of hours he babysits, the more money he earns. h = the number of hours Dalton babysits m = the amount of money Dalton earns Which of the variables is DEPENDENT?

• h

• m

In order to earn extra spending money, Dalton babysits children after school. The greater the number of hours he babysits, the more money he earns.
h = the number of hours Dalton babysits
m = the amount of money Dalton earns
Which of the variables is dependent?

• h

• m

Carey and Justin are raising money to purchase books for the library. The more money they raise, the more books they will be able to purchase for the library.

Which of the variables is dependent?

• amount of money raised

• number of books purchased after raising the money

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