Worksheet I

Statistics and Probability • Grade 11

19.1. Dependent and Independent Variables

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A. Determine the dependent and the independent variables in the following statements and
explain your answer.

1. The height of a person depends on his/her age.

Dependent Variable: _________________________________
Independent Variable: _________________________________

Explanation:
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2. The area of a rectangle depends on its length.

Dependent Variable: _________________________________
Independent Variable: _________________________________

Explanation:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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 Worksheet I
Statistics and Probability • Grade 11

19.1. Dependent and Independent Variables

3. The price of a product depends on the demand for it.

Dependent Variable: _________________________________
Independent Variable: _________________________________

Explanation:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________

4. The annual income of a person depends on his/her monthly salary

Dependent Variable: _________________________________
Independent Variable: _________________________________

Explanation:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________

5. A person’s piano skill depends on the amount of time spent on practice.

Dependent Variable: _________________________________
Independent Variable: _______________________________

Explanation:
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