Activity 1

In this activity, identify the independent and dependent variables given the example. For each situation, click on the links to see if it is an independent or dependent variable.

Example 1

There is a functional relationship between the Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. amount of time Independent Variable Robert spends Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. practicing Independent Variable his tuba playing and Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. the quality of his performance Dependent Variable in band.

Example 2

The Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. amount of money earned Dependent Variable on a job by a repairman is a function of Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. the number of hours he works. Independent Variable

Example 3

There is a functional relationship between Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. the number of rides ridden Independent Variable and Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. the total amount of money collected at the end of the day. Dependent Variable

Example 4

Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. The number of vacation days earned Dependent Variable by an employee is a function of Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. the number of days worked by the employee. Independent Variable

Example 5

Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. y Dependent Variable = -2 Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. x Independent Variable + 5