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3.04 Independent and dependent variables

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Which of the following best describes the term "independent variable"?

The variable that depends on another variable in an experiment.

A

A measure of the steepness of a line.

B

The variable that is manipulated or changed to see the effect on the other variable.

C

The set of all possible output values of a function.

D
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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.

Select the three correct options.

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Consider the pair of variables "Plant growth" and "Amount of sunlight received".

State the dependent variable.

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Outcomes

8.PFA.3

The student will represent and solve problems, including those in context, by using linear functions and analyzing their key characteristics (the value of the y-intercept (b) and the coordinates of the ordered pairs in graphs will be limited to integers).

8.PFA.3b

Describe key characteristics of linear functions including slope (m), y-intercept (b), and independent and dependent variables.

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