Astudent runs a simulation of resource consumption in which pieces of cereal model a resource. the student spends 1 minute collecting the cereal, using a utensil to pick up pieces one at a time and transfer them to a cup. the student runs the simulation two times, keeping all factors all the same except the utensil (a spoon or fork) used to collect the cereal. what variable is the student most likely testing?

a. use of technology
b. conservation method
c. evenness of distribution
d. population size