Why Is It Important That an Experiment Include a Control

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why is it important that an experiment include a control group?

• A) The control group is the group that the researcher is in control of, the group in which the researcher predetermines the results.
• B) The control group provides a reserve of experimental subjects.
• C) A control group is required for the development of an "If…then" statement.
• D) A control group assures that an experiment will be repeatable.
• E) Without a control group, there is no basis for knowing if a particular result is due to the variable being tested.

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