Question

Which of the following best describes the concept of "control group" in an experimental design ?

• A. A group of participants that receives the intervention being tested
• B. A group of used to compare the effects of the independent variable without exposure to the experimental treatment
• C. A group that manipulate the independent variable to test different outcome
• D. A group selected to ensure that the research findings are purely based on subjective opinions

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A group of used to compare the effects of the independent variable without exposure to the experimental treatment

• A group used to compare the effects of the independent variable without exposure to the experimental treatment.

In experimental design, a control group is:

- A group of participants who do not receive the experimental treatment

- Used as a baseline to compare the effects of the independent variable

- Exposed to the same conditions as the experimental group, except for the experimental treatment.