The table below shows hypothetical tuition costs at a Canadian university. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | }
\hline \text { Year } & \text { Tuition } \
\hline 2008 & \$ 5000 \
\hline 2009 & \$ 5050 \
\hline 2010 & \$ 5100 \
\hline 2011 & \$ 5150 \
\hline 2012 & \$ 5200 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ TABLE 2- 1
-When considering how a family's level of consumption changes in response to changes in its income,
A)both of the variables are independent.
B)consumption is the dependent variable and income is the independent variable.
C)income is the dependent variable and family consumption is the independent variable.
D)there is no relationship between the variables.
E)both of the variables are dependent.

Question

The table below shows hypothetical tuition costs at a Canadian university. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Year } & \text { Tuition } \
\hline 2008 & \$ 5000 \
\hline 2009 & \$ 5050 \
\hline 2010 & \$ 5100 \
\hline 2011 & \$ 5150 \
\hline 2012 & \$ 5200 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ TABLE 2- 1
-When considering how a family's level of consumption changes in response to changes in its income,
A)both of the variables are independent.
B)consumption is the dependent variable and income is the independent variable.
C)income is the dependent variable and family consumption is the independent variable.
D)there is no relationship between the variables.
E)both of the variables are dependent.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Consumption is the dependent variable because it is affected by changes in income. Income is the independent variable because it is the cause of the changes in consumption.

The Table Below Shows Hypothetical Tuition Costs at a Canadian