Identifying Dependent and Independent Variables

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

Name the DEPENDENT variable from the table below.

• minutes

• bubbles

Identify the dependent variable:

The number of money (m) earned, and the number of hours (h) worked.

• hours works is the dependent variable

• money earned is the dependent variable

In the scenario 'The number of books I read over the summer depends on how much time I spend at the pool', what is the dependent variable?

• Number of books read

• Time spent at the pool

If the amount of rainfall affects the growth of plants, what is the independent variable?

• Amount of rainfall

• Growth of plants

In a scenario where the amount of fertilizer used affects the yield of crops, what is the dependent variable?

• Amount of fertilizer used

• Yield of crops

If the distance traveled affects the time taken, what is the independent variable?

• Distance traveled

• Time taken

In a situation where the number of hours worked affects the salary earned, what is the dependent variable?

• Number of hours worked

• Salary earned

In a case where the amount of exercise affects the weight loss, what is the dependent variable?

• Amount of exercise

• Weight loss

Consider the variables: The number of hours I study and My grade point average. Which one is the dependent variable?

• The number of hours I study

• My grade point average