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Middle Years

6.01 Comparing two variables

Interactive practice questions

Consider the following variables:

  • Number of ice cream cones sold
  • Temperature (°C)
a

Which of the following statements makes sense?

The temperature affects the number of ice cream cones sold.

A

The number of ice cream cones sold affects the temperature.

B
b

Which is the dependent variable and which is the independent variable?

The independent variable is the temperature and the dependent variable is the number of ice cream cones sold.

A

The independent variable is the number of ice cream cones sold and the dependent variable is temperature.

B
Easy
< 1min

Consider the following variables:

  • Ticket sales
  • Revenue from a show
Easy
< 1min

The scatter plot shows the relationship between sea temperature and the amount of healthy coral.

Easy
< 1min

For the following variables, choose the sets where one variable has an effect on the other. 

Select the three correct options.

Easy
< 1min
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