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Independent and Dependent Variables

Total questions: 137

Worksheet time: 11hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an independent variable?

a)

A variable that remains constant in an experiment.

b)

A variable that is measured in an experiment.

c)

A variable that is manipulated or changed by the experimenter in an experiment.

d)

A variable that is not relevant to the experiment.

2.

In an experiment, what is the variable that is intentionally changed by the experimenter?

a)

Independent variable

b)

Extraneous variable

c)

Dependent variable

d)

Control variable

3.

If you are testing how different amounts of sunlight affect plant growth, what is the independent variable?

a)

Plant species

b)

Types of soil

c)

Watering schedule

d)

Amounts of sunlight

4.

In a study to see how the amount of water affects plant growth, what is the independent variable?

a)

Temperature of the water

b)

Amount of water

c)

Type of soil

d)

Amount of sunlight

5.

If you are investigating how the type of fertilizer affects plant growth, what is the independent variable?

a)

Amount of water given to the plants

b)

Color of the plant leaves

c)

Time of day the plants are watered

d)

Type of fertilizer

6.

What is a dependent variable?

a)

The dependent variable is the variable that is not affected by the independent variable.

b)

The dependent variable is the variable that remains constant in an experiment.

c)

The dependent variable is the variable being studied and measured in an experiment.

d)

The dependent variable is the variable that is manipulated by the researcher.

7.

In an experiment, what is the variable that is measured or observed?

a)

Control variable

b)

Extraneous variable

c)

Independent variable

d)

Dependent variable

8.

If you are testing how different amounts of sunlight affect plant growth, what is the dependent variable?

a)

Amount of water given to the plants

b)

Color of the plant leaves

c)

Plant growth

d)

Type of soil

9.

In a study to see how the amount of water affects plant growth, what is the dependent variable?

a)

Plant growth

b)

Type of soil

c)

Amount of sunlight

d)

Temperature of the water

10.

If you are investigating how the type of fertilizer affects plant growth, what is the dependent variable?

a)

Type of soil

b)

Watering schedule

c)

Amount of sunlight

d)

Plant growth

11.
On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
12.
On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
13.
A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
14.
Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.
a)
words
b)
minutes
15.

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

16.

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?

a)

s

b)

t

17.

Sophie earned $5 for every A she got on her report card.


m = money

A = A on report card


The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

A = A on report card

18.

Which of the following is the label for the independent variable.

a)

Money Collected

b)

Raising Money

c)

Boxes Sold

d)

None of the above

19.
Independent means
a)
an amount that can stand on its own
b)
an amount that depends on another amount
20.
Which label best describes the dependent quantities shown in the table?
a)
Number of tickets (t)
b)
Cost (c)
21.

A food service worker earns $12 per hour. How much money, m, does the worker earn on a shift of h hours? Identify the dependent variable.

a)

money

b)

hours

22.

Grace is bringing treats to her Algebra 1 class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings is based on the number of students in her class.


Which of the variables is independent?

a)

number of students

b)

number of treats

23.

Jimmy earned $8 for every pizza he delivers.


m = money (dollars)

p = number of pizzas delivered


The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

p = number of pizzas delivered

24.

Emma gets one sticker for every paper she completes.


s = stickers earned

p = papers completed


The independent variable is:

a)

s = stickers earned

b)

p = papers completed

25.
On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
26.
On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
27.
On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
28.
A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
29.
Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.
a)
words
b)
minutes
30.

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

31.

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?

a)

s

b)

t

32.

Sophie earned $5 for every A she got on her report card.


m = money

A = A on report card


The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

A = A on report card

33.

Which of the following is the label for the independent variable.

a)

Money Collected

b)

Raising Money

c)

Boxes Sold

d)

None of the above

34.
Independent means
a)
an amount that can stand on its own
b)
an amount that depends on another amount
35.
Which label best describes the dependent quantities shown in the table?
a)
Number of tickets (t)
b)
Cost (c)
36.

A food service worker earns $12 per hour. How much money, m, does the worker earn on a shift of h hours? Identify the dependent variable.

a)

money

b)

hours

37.

Grace is bringing treats to her Algebra 1 class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings is based on the number of students in her class.


Which of the variables is independent?

a)

number of students

b)

number of treats

38.

Jimmy earned $8 for every pizza he delivers.


m = money (dollars)

p = number of pizzas delivered


The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

p = number of pizzas delivered

39.

Emma gets one sticker for every paper she completes.


s = stickers earned

p = papers completed


The independent variable is:

a)

s = stickers earned

b)

p = papers completed

40.
On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
41.
On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
42.
A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
43.
Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.
a)
words
b)
minutes
44.

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

45.

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?

a)

s

b)

t

46.

Sophie earned $5 for every A she got on her report card.


m = money

A = A on report card


The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

A = A on report card

47.

Which of the following is the label for the independent variable.

a)

Money Collected

b)

Raising Money

c)

Boxes Sold

d)

None of the above

48.
Independent means
a)
an amount that can stand on its own
b)
an amount that depends on another amount
49.
Which label best describes the dependent quantities shown in the table?
a)
Number of tickets (t)
b)
Cost (c)
50.

A food service worker earns $12 per hour. How much money, m, does the worker earn on a shift of h hours? Identify the dependent variable.

a)

money

b)

hours

51.

Grace is bringing treats to her Algebra 1 class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings is based on the number of students in her class.


Which of the variables is independent?

a)

number of students

b)

number of treats

52.

Jimmy earned $8 for every pizza he delivers.


m = money (dollars)

p = number of pizzas delivered


The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

p = number of pizzas delivered

53.

Emma gets one sticker for every paper she completes.


s = stickers earned

p = papers completed


The independent variable is:

a)

s = stickers earned

b)

p = papers completed

54.
On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
55.
On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
56.
A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
57.
Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.
a)
words
b)
minutes
58.

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

59.

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?

a)

s

b)

t

60.

Sophie earned $5 for every A she got on her report card.


m = money

A = A on report card


The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

A = A on report card

61.

Which of the following is the label for the independent variable.

a)

Money Collected

b)

Raising Money

c)

Boxes Sold

d)

None of the above

62.
Independent means
a)
an amount that can stand on its own
b)
an amount that depends on another amount
63.
Which label best describes the dependent quantities shown in the table?
a)
Number of tickets (t)
b)
Cost (c)
64.

A food service worker earns $12 per hour. How much money, m, does the worker earn on a shift of h hours? Identify the dependent variable.

a)

money

b)

hours

65.

Grace is bringing treats to her Algebra 1 class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings is based on the number of students in her class.


Which of the variables is independent?

a)

number of students

b)

number of treats

66.

Jimmy earned $8 for every pizza he delivers.


m = money (dollars)

p = number of pizzas delivered


The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

p = number of pizzas delivered

67.

Emma gets one sticker for every paper she completes.


s = stickers earned

p = papers completed


The independent variable is:

a)

s = stickers earned

b)

p = papers completed

68.
On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
69.
On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
70.
A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
71.
Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.
a)
words
b)
minutes
72.

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

73.

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?

a)

s

b)

t

74.

Sophie earned $5 for every A she got on her report card.


m = money

A = A on report card


The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

A = A on report card

75.

Which of the following is the label for the independent variable.

a)

Money Collected

b)

Raising Money

c)

Boxes Sold

d)

None of the above

76.
Independent means
a)
an amount that can stand on its own
b)
an amount that depends on another amount
77.
Which label best describes the dependent quantities shown in the table?
a)
Number of tickets (t)
b)
Cost (c)
78.

A food service worker earns $12 per hour. How much money, m, does the worker earn on a shift of h hours? Identify the dependent variable.

a)

money

b)

hours

79.

Grace is bringing treats to her Algebra 1 class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings is based on the number of students in her class.


Which of the variables is independent?

a)

number of students

b)

number of treats

80.

Jimmy earned $8 for every pizza he delivers.


m = money (dollars)

p = number of pizzas delivered


The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

p = number of pizzas delivered

81.

Emma gets one sticker for every paper she completes.


s = stickers earned

p = papers completed


The independent variable is:

a)

s = stickers earned

b)

p = papers completed

82.
On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
83.
On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
84.
A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
85.
Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.
a)
words
b)
minutes
86.

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

87.

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?

a)

s

b)

t

88.

Sophie earned $5 for every A she got on her report card.


m = money

A = A on report card


The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

A = A on report card

89.

Which of the following is the label for the independent variable.

a)

Money Collected

b)

Raising Money

c)

Boxes Sold

d)

None of the above

90.
Independent means
a)
an amount that can stand on its own
b)
an amount that depends on another amount
91.
Which label best describes the dependent quantities shown in the table?
a)
Number of tickets (t)
b)
Cost (c)
92.

A food service worker earns $12 per hour. How much money, m, does the worker earn on a shift of h hours? Identify the dependent variable.

a)

money

b)

hours

93.

Grace is bringing treats to her Algebra 1 class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings is based on the number of students in her class.


Which of the variables is independent?

a)

number of students

b)

number of treats

94.

Jimmy earned $8 for every pizza he delivers.


m = money (dollars)

p = number of pizzas delivered


The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

p = number of pizzas delivered

95.

Emma gets one sticker for every paper she completes.


s = stickers earned

p = papers completed


The independent variable is:

a)

s = stickers earned

b)

p = papers completed

96.
On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
97.
On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
98.
A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
99.
Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.
a)
words
b)
minutes
100.

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

101.

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?

a)

s

b)

t

102.

Sophie earned $5 for every A she got on her report card.


m = money

A = A on report card


The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

A = A on report card

103.

Which of the following is the label for the independent variable.

a)

Money Collected

b)

Raising Money

c)

Boxes Sold

d)

None of the above

104.
Independent means
a)
an amount that can stand on its own
b)
an amount that depends on another amount
105.
Which label best describes the dependent quantities shown in the table?
a)
Number of tickets (t)
b)
Cost (c)
106.

A food service worker earns $12 per hour. How much money, m, does the worker earn on a shift of h hours? Identify the dependent variable.

a)

money

b)

hours

107.

Grace is bringing treats to her Algebra 1 class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings is based on the number of students in her class.


Which of the variables is independent?

a)

number of students

b)

number of treats

108.

Jimmy earned $8 for every pizza he delivers.


m = money (dollars)

p = number of pizzas delivered


The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

p = number of pizzas delivered

109.

Emma gets one sticker for every paper she completes.


s = stickers earned

p = papers completed


The independent variable is:

a)

s = stickers earned

b)

p = papers completed

110.
On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
111.
On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
112.
A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
113.
Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.
a)
words
b)
minutes
114.

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

115.

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?

a)

s

b)

t

116.

Sophie earned $5 for every A she got on her report card.


m = money

A = A on report card


The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

A = A on report card

117.

Which of the following is the label for the independent variable.

a)

Money Collected

b)

Raising Money

c)

Boxes Sold

d)

None of the above

118.
Independent means
a)
an amount that can stand on its own
b)
an amount that depends on another amount
119.
Which label best describes the dependent quantities shown in the table?
a)
Number of tickets (t)
b)
Cost (c)
120.

A food service worker earns $12 per hour. How much money, m, does the worker earn on a shift of h hours? Identify the dependent variable.

a)

money

b)

hours

121.

Grace is bringing treats to her Algebra 1 class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings is based on the number of students in her class.


Which of the variables is independent?

a)

number of students

b)

number of treats

122.

Jimmy earned $8 for every pizza he delivers.


m = money (dollars)

p = number of pizzas delivered


The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

p = number of pizzas delivered

123.

Emma gets one sticker for every paper she completes.


s = stickers earned

p = papers completed


The independent variable is:

a)

s = stickers earned

b)

p = papers completed

124.
On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
125.
On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?
a)
x-axis
b)
y-axis
c)
neither
d)
it changes
126.
A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
127.
Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.
a)
words
b)
minutes
128.

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

129.

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?

a)

s

b)

t

130.

Sophie earned $5 for every A she got on her report card.


m = money

A = A on report card


The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

A = A on report card

131.

Which of the following is the label for the independent variable.

a)

Money Collected

b)

Raising Money

c)

Boxes Sold

d)

None of the above

132.
Independent means
a)
an amount that can stand on its own
b)
an amount that depends on another amount
133.
Which label best describes the dependent quantities shown in the table?
a)
Number of tickets (t)
b)
Cost (c)
134.

A food service worker earns $12 per hour. How much money, m, does the worker earn on a shift of h hours? Identify the dependent variable.

a)

money

b)

hours

135.

Grace is bringing treats to her Algebra 1 class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings is based on the number of students in her class.


Which of the variables is independent?

a)

number of students

b)

number of treats

136.

Jimmy earned $8 for every pizza he delivers.


m = money (dollars)

p = number of pizzas delivered


The dependent variable is:

a)

m = money

b)

p = number of pizzas delivered

137.

Emma gets one sticker for every paper she completes.


s = stickers earned

p = papers completed


The independent variable is:

a)

s = stickers earned

b)

p = papers completed

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