Linn Is Developing a Research Study and Wants to Include

question 111

Multiple Choice

Linn is developing a research study and wants to include a group in his study that only completes the depression questionnaire and alcohol use questionnaire and does not receive any of the experimental manipulations. Linn is thinking about implementing a(n) :

• A) empty control group.
• B) experimental group.
• C) placebo group.
• D) baseline group.

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