Question

(Please help its due in 5 min!!!!)A study was designed to determine the relationship between driving speed and gas consumption for new lightweight sports cars. What are the independent and dependent variables for this study? A. The independent variable is the driving speed, and the dependent variable is the weight of the cars. B. The independent variable is the driving speed, and the dependent variable is the gasoline consumption. C. The independent variable is the gasoline consumption, and the dependent variable is the driving speed. D. The independent variable is the weight of the cars, and the dependent variable is the driving speed.

Answer 1

B. The independent variable is the driving speed, and the dependent variable is the gasoline consumption.

Gasoline consumption will either increase or decrease based on the driving speed of the car.

The weight of the car is not essential in determining the relationship between driving speed and gas consumption.

Answer 2

The answer is B the independent variable is the driving speed and the dependent variable is the gasoline consumption. <span />