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Pair Activity on the Types of Variables

Name: Reyes,MarielleP. Roldan,Jelena Section: 12-Meyer

PART I: Identify the independent and dependent variables in the following descriptions of experiments. Use RED INK in typing
your answers. (20 points)

1. A study was done to find if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car.

Independent Variable: different tire threads

Dependent Variable: braking distance

2. The time it takes to run a mile depends on the person’s running speed.

Independent Variable: person’s running speed

Dependent Variable: time it takes to run a mile

3. The height of eggplants depends on the amount of water they receive.

Independent Variable: amount of water

Dependent Variable: height of eggplants
4. Lemon trees receiving the most water produced the most lemons.
Independent Variable: amount of water
Dependent Variable: trees that produced the most lemons

5. An investigation found that more bushels of potatoes were produced when the soil was fertilized more.

Independent Variable: level of fertilization of soils

Dependent Variable: more bushels of potatoes were produced

6. UP students measured the temperature of the water at different depths in Pasig River and found that the temperature varied.

Independent Variable: depth of water

Dependent Variable: temperature of water

7. The amount of pollution produced by cars was measured for cars using gasoline containing different amounts of lead.

Independent Variable: amount of lead

Dependent Variable: amount of pollution produced by cars

8. Taking a nap in the afternoon makes people more relaxed and less irritable for the rest of the day.

Independent Variable: taking a nap in the afternoon

Dependent Variable: makes more people relaxed and less irritable
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9. Eating breakfast in the morning increases the ability to learn in school.

Independent Variable: eating breakfast in the morning

Dependent Variable: ability to learn in school

10. Drinking energy drinks makes people more aggressive.

Independent Variable: drinking energy drink
Dependent Variable: people’s aggressive

PART II: Identify which variable is being described in each item. (x2= 10 points)
1. A research on the different fashion styles of wedding dress is conducted. The respondents will rank their most favorite
fashion style to their least favorite.

Answer: Preference variable

2. Drinking alcohol can increase the risk of liver problems.

Answer: Dependent variable

3. In a survey, the variables were arranged as follows:

 10,000
 12,000
 14,000
 16,000
 20,000
What type of variable was used?

Answer: Interval variable

4. A survey using a Likert Scale was labeled as : Slightly Comfortable, Comfortable, Slightly Uncomfortable and
Uncomfortable.

Answer: Ordinal variable

5. A school principal gave an incoming Senior Highschool student the following choices for strands: STEM, ABM,GAS,
HUMSS and TECHVOC.

Answer: Multiple response variable

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