SOLUTION: In each of the four examples listed below, one of the given variables is independent (x) and one of the given variables is dependent (y). Indicate in each case which variable is i

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Question 610156: In each of the four examples listed below, one of the given variables is independent (x) and one of the given variables is dependent (y). Indicate in each case which variable is independent and which variable is dependent.
I. DNA of children; DNA of parents
II. Gas consumption; Miles driven
III. Alcohol consumption; Blood alcohol level
IV. Average annual snowfall; Geographic location
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I. DNA of children (y) depends on DNA of parents (x)

II. Gas consumption (y) depends on Miles driven (x)

III. Blood alcohol level (y) depends on Alcohol consumption (x)

IV. Average annual snowfall (y) depends on Geographic location (x)


In each case, x is independent and y is dependent. Basically changing x changes y in some fashion (but not necessarily the other way around)