Independent and Dependent and Mutual

The outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of the other event.

• independent event

• dependent event

The outcome of one event does affect the outcome of the other event.

• independent event

• dependent event

A CD rack has 8 classical CDs, 5 pop CDs, and 3 rock CDs. Two are chosen without replacement.

• Independent

• Dependent

There are 2 red, 6 white, and 2 black socks in a box. You choose a sock, put it on, then choose another sock.

• Independent

• Dependent

Spinning a spinner to get a number greater than 5 on a spinner 1 to 8 and tossing a tail on a coin.

• Independent

• Dependent

The number of oranges in a bag and the cost of the bag of oranges are related. What is the independent variable in this relationship?

• The number of oranges in the bag

• The cost of the bag

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 = the number of students

• t = the number of treats

Identify the independent variable

The number of hours, h, worked and the amount of money, m, earned

• hours, h

• money, m

A bag contains some red-colored and some blue-colored marbles. First a red-colored marble is drawn and then, without replacing the first marble, a blue-colored marble is drawn. Are the two events dependent or independent?

• Independent

• Dependent