Independent vs. Dependent Variables

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6 questions
Change in a dependent variable DEPENDS on change in an independent variable. For example, the amount of chairs in my classroom is DEPENDENT on the number of students in my class (independent). Having more students causes me to add more chairs. Having more chairs would not cause me to add more students.
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Sort the variables based on whether they are independent or dependent

  • The number of bread slices you have
  • The number of sandwiches you can make
  • Independent
  • Dependent
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Sort the variables based on whether they are independent or dependent

  • The temperature outside
  • The amount of ice cream sold at an ice cream shop
  • Independent
  • Dependent
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Sort the variables based on whether they are independent or dependent

  • The amount of time you will need to wait
  • The number of people in line ahead of you
  • Independent
  • Dependent
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Sort the variables based on whether they are independent or dependent

  • Size of lawn/yard
  • Amount of time it takes to cut the grass
  • Independent
  • Dependent
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Sort the variables based on whether they are independent or dependent

  • Time spent studying unit
  • Grade on unit test
  • Independent
  • Dependent
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Sort the variables based on whether they are independent or dependent

  • Number of books someone has read
  • Number of words in their vocabulary
  • Independent
  • Dependent