Independent and Dependent Variables Continuous and Discrete Data Correlation

In an Algebraic situation, equation, table, or graph, the variables (usually x and y) can be classified as either __________ or _________. independent dependent

(The dependent variable is plotted on the Y axis) Independent Variable The independent variable is always located on the _________ of a graph. The independent variable STANDS ALONE. The independent variable is what happens _______. x-axis FIRST

The variable in a function whose value is subject to choice is the independent variable. The independent variable affects the value of the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable The dependent variable is always located on the _________ of a graph. It is usually the _______ in a table or equation. The dependent variable DEPENDS on the ________________. The dependent variable is what happens _______. y-axis “y” independent variable 2nd

The dependent variable is a function whose value is determined by the independent variable. The dependent variable is tested.

Let’s Practice! A student’s grade depends on how much she studies. Independent variable:__________ Dependent variable:___________ 2. The height of a plant and the amount you water it. Independent variable: ___________ Dependent variable: _____________ Time studying grade Amount watered height

3. The amount of money you make and the number of hours you work. Independent variable: _____________ Dependent variable:_____________ 4. The number of sodas you buy and the total money spent. Independent variable:______________ Dependent variable:_______________ 5. The number of houses you can paint depends on how much time you have. Hours worked Amount of money Number of sodas Total money Amount of time Number of houses

Continuous Data Data that is continuous is data that _________ happens. You can usually tell that your data is continuous if you are _________ something (i.e. time, distance, length, height, etc.). If your data is continuous, then you will _________ the points on your graph. continuously measuring connect

Discrete Data You can tell that your data is discrete if you are ________________________ (i.e. number of people, cars, or stories of a building). If your data is discrete, then you will _____________ the points on your graph. counting or measuring in whole numbers NOT connect

Independent variable, (GOES ON THE X AXIS) causes a change in (Dependent Variable, GOES ON THE Y AXIS) and it isn't possible that (Dependent Variable) could cause a change in (Independent Variable). For example: (Time Spent Studying, X AXIS) causes a change in (Test Score, Y AXIS) and it isn't possible that (Test Score) could cause a change in (Time Spent Studying). We see that "Time Spent Studying" must be the independent variable and "Test Score" must be the dependent variable because the sentence doesn't make sense the other way around.

Let’s Practice continuous continuous discrete discrete continuous Look at the situations given in examples 1-5. Decide if the situation would best be classified as either discrete or continuous data. 1. A student’s grade depends on how much she studies. 2. The height of a plant and the amount you water it. 3. The amount of money you make and the number of hours you work. 4. The number of sodas you buy and the total money spent. 5. The number of houses you can paint depends on how much time you have. continuous continuous discrete discrete continuous

Example Kadence collected data on the number of push-ups she could do in 2 minutes. The table below shows her data. Time (seconds) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Total # Push-ups 4 7 9 12 17 22 24 27 31 35 Time (seconds) What is the independent variable? Is the data continuous or discrete? Discrete – counting push-ups

Correlation It is the relationship that exists between two variables (Independent and dependent).

Positive Correlation y x As one variable increases, so does the other.

Example of positive correlation… The longer you exercise, the more calories you burn. *As exercise increases, calories burned increases Can you think of one?

Negative Correlation: As one variable increases, the other decreases. y x

Example of negative correlation… The longer the air conditioner is turned on, the colder the temperature. *As time increases, the temperature decreases Can you think of one?

No Correlation: y x As one variable increases, you cannot tell what the other is doing.

Example of no correlation… The number of students in the classroom and the average height. *As the number of students increases, you cannot tell what the average height will do. Can you think of one?

Everything… The amount of time you spend in an airplane and the distance between your departure and your destination. 1. What are the independent and dependent variables? Independent: Distance Dependent: Time 2. Would this situation represent a discrete or continuous situation? Continuous 3. What type of correlation is represented in this situation? Negative correlation

Everything again… The number of times you dip a wick into hot wax and the diameter of a handmade candle 1. What are the independent and dependent variables? Independent: The number of dips Dependent: diameter of candle 2. Would this situation represent a discrete or continuous situation? Discrete 3. What type of correlation is represented in this situation? Positive correlation