In an Experiment, If There Are Two Groups Being Studied

question 112

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, if there are two groups being studied and one group is given alcohol to measure its effects while the other group is not given alcohol, the people who do not get the alcohol would be considered ______.

• A) the dependent group
• B) the experimental group
• C) the independent group
• D) the control group

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Definitions:

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