Question

make sure you understand the difference between independent and dependent variables. two of the following phrases are general descriptions of these variables. three phrases are specific to an experiment you conducted in the lab. sort each item to the appropriate bin. a factor in an experiment whose value is measured to see whether it is influenced by changes in another factor. use of hand soap. amount of bacterial diversity. a factor in an experiment whose value is manipulated or changed to reveal possible effects on another factor. use of hand sanitizer. independent variable. dependent variable

Explanation:

The independent variable is the factor that is manipulated. The dependent variable is the factor that is measured for change due to the independent - variable. So, the use of hand soap and use of hand sanitizer can be manipulated (independent variables), and the amount of bacterial diversity is what is measured (dependent variable).

Answer:

Independent variable: Use of hand soap, Use of hand sanitizer
Dependent variable: Amount of bacterial diversity