8.01 Identifying dependent and independent 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
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Consider the following variables:
- Ticket sales
- Revenue from a show
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For the following variables, choose the sets where one variable has an effect on the other.
Select the three correct options.
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For the following variables, choose the sets where one variable has an effect on the other.
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