An analyst wanted to analyze the relationship between the speed of a car (x) measured in mph and its gas mileage (y). As an experiment a car is operated at several different speeds and for each speed the gas mileage is measured. These data are shown below.   Speed 25 35 45 50 60 65 70 Gas Mileage 40 39 37 33 30 27 25   What is the dependent variable? What is the independent variable?

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An analyst wanted to analyze the relationship between the speed of a car (x) measured in mph and its gas mileage (y). As an experiment a car is operated at several different speeds and for each speed the gas mileage is measured. These data are shown below.

 

Speed

25

35

45

50

60

65

70

Gas Mileage

40

39

37

33

30

27

25

 

  1. What is the dependent variable?
  2. What is the independent variable?
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