I'm doing maths and I'm currently doing correlations and I have two sets of data. One is Average Rainfall and the other Highest Temperature (C). Im confused and don't know which one is the dependant and independant variable. Can you please help? And a reason why that it is considered that?
Thanks :)
2006-09-05 20:20:56 · 9 answers · asked by ♤ 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Average rainfall is independent, the temperature is dependent on the average rainfall because it is colder when it rains.
2006-09-05 20:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The independent (note spelling) variable is the one you alter. The dependent variable is the one you then observe to see if it has changed. Off hand, I don't see where average rainfall and highest temperature depend on each other, either way ...
Dependent and independent would be like, if you feed a mouse more, does it run more in the wheel? something like that.
2006-09-05 20:25:04 · answer #2 · answered by All hat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure the temperature is the independent variable and the rainfall is the dependent variable.
2006-09-05 20:22:47 · answer #3 · answered by guru 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all x values are self sufficient variables while all y values are based variables, because each and every y fee relies upon on an x fee. as an occasion, the function y=2x+3 on the graph. except u comprehend what x = 2, working example is, you are able to no longer decide what y is. So so as to ascertain, u plug in 2 contained in the equation and get 2(2) + 3 = 7. So while x is two, y is 7. desire i cleared it
2016-09-30 09:35:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not too good with math.
but my opinion is..
Highest Temperature is independent
while avg.rainfall is dependent
i think rainfall very much depends on the temperature.
2006-09-05 20:23:50 · answer #5 · answered by Eddie R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
average rainfall is dependent on temperature. rainfall will change based on your temperature. therefore, your dependent is temperature, while the rainfall is independent.
2006-09-06 04:23:52 · answer #6 · answered by sexy azn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes its just point of view. in this case its easy. you just choose the independent variable.
but in some cases its set in stone.
for example time is always independent. if you let X=time, and Y=your height, then you can see that your height has no effect on time. However, as time passes your height changes. at X=1 year you are short, at X=10 you are taller, at X= 25 you are at your tallest. So see, time is independent. and your height depends on how much time has passed. if we could freeze time, then your height will also stop. but if we stop you from growing, time will still march on.
hope this helps.
2006-09-05 20:34:08 · answer #7 · answered by viajero_intergalactico 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Correlations > two sets of data, both are independent and aleatory
2006-09-05 20:34:20 · answer #8 · answered by aiaia57 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there is any correlation, they are dependant,
like rainfall and wetness on your head
no correlation, independent,
like rainfall and average height of newborns.
2006-09-05 20:24:06 · answer #9 · answered by jake cigar™ is retired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋