In an Experiment to Assess the Effects of a New

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Multiple Choice

In an experiment to assess the effects of a new hay fever drug, two groups are used. One group is given the drug while the second group is given a pill that contains no medicine but looks and tastes exactly like the one containing the drug. The group receiving the nonmedicinal pill is called the ________ group.

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

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Definitions:

Sexuality

The capacity for sexual feelings, activities, and identification, including sexual orientation, preferences, and behavior.

Variables

Factors or conditions that can change and potentially affect the outcome of scientific experiments or research studies.

Correlation

A statistical measure that describes the size and direction of a relationship between two or more variables.

Constant

A fixed value that does not change in mathematical equations or scientific experiments, providing stability to formulas and analyses.