Independent Dependent Variables

Which label best describes the dependent quantities shown in the table?

• Number of tickets (t)

• Cost (c)

• The dependent variable is total cost
• The dependent variable is weight
• The independent variable is total cost
• The independent variable is cost of a package

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

The time spent working depends on the amount earned.

• True

• False

If you flip a coin two times, is it independent or dependent probability?

• Independent

• Dependent

If you draw out a red marble, keep it, then draw out a blue marble, is it independent or dependent probability?

• Independent

• Dependent

If you flip a coin then roll a number cube, is it independent or dependent probability?

• Independent

• Dependent