1. Independent and Dependent Variables
Continuous and Discrete Data
Correlation

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

3. Independent Variable
The independent variable is always located on the _________ of a graph.
The independent variable is the ________________.
It is usually the ________ in a table or equation.
The independent variable STANDS ALONE (___________).
The independent variable is what happens _______.
x-axis
Input (domain)
“x”
Does not depend
FIRST

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

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

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

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

12. 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?

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

14. 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?

15. 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. What type of correlation is represented in this situation?
Negative correlation

16. 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. What type of correlation is represented in this situation?
Positive correlation