Independent and Dependent Variables worksheet for students to practice identifying variables in real-world scenarios.

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Understanding Independent and Dependent Variables

- Independent Variable: This is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment. It is the cause.
- Dependent Variable: This is the variable being tested and measured. It is the effect — it "depends" on the independent variable.

In simpler terms:
> The dependent variable depends on the independent variable.

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Scenario 1: Keira earns $11.50 for each hour she babysits.

We are told:
- Keira earns $11.50 per hour.
- So, her total earnings depend on how many hours she works.

#### Step-by-step reasoning:
- If Keira works more hours, she earns more money.
- Therefore, earnings depend on hours worked.
- So, the amount of money earned is the dependent variable.
- The number of hours worked is the independent variable.

#### Fill in the blanks:

> The amount of money Keira earns depends on
> how many hours she babysits.

- Dependent variable: Amount of money Keira earns
- Independent variable: Number of hours she babysits

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Scenario 2: Omar earns 2 points for each basket he makes during his basketball game.

We are told:
- Omar earns 2 points per basket made.
- So, his total score depends on how many baskets he makes.

#### Step-by-step reasoning:
- More baskets = more points.
- Points earned depend on the number of baskets made.
- So, total points is the dependent variable.
- Number of baskets is the independent variable.

#### Fill in the blanks:

> The amount of points Omar earns depends on
> how many baskets he makes.

- Dependent variable: Number of points Omar earns
- Independent variable: Number of baskets he makes

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✔ Final Answers:

#### 1. Keira earns $11.50 for each hour she babysits.
- The amount of money Keira earns depends on
how many hours she babysits.
- Dependent variable: Amount of money Keira earns
- Independent variable: Number of hours she babysits

#### 2. Omar earns 2 points for each basket he makes during his basketball game.
- The amount of points Omar earns depends on
how many baskets he makes.
- Dependent variable: Number of points Omar earns
- Independent variable: Number of baskets he makes

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