Question

1. in the following scenario, identify the independent and dependent variables:
2. the time it takes a cake to bake \ta. dependent
3. the temperature of the oven \tb. independent

Explanation:

To identify independent and dependent variables, we note that the independent variable is the one we can control or change, and the dependent variable depends on the independent variable. The oven temperature (independent) can be set, and the baking time (dependent) depends on the oven's temperature.

1. The time it takes a cake to bake depends on the oven's temperature, so it's the dependent variable (a).
2. The temperature of the oven is what we can adjust, so it's the independent variable (b).

Answer:

1. a. Dependent
2. b. Independent