In an Experiment, What Is the Purpose of the Control

question 11

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, what is the purpose of the control group?

• A)to ensure that all participants are treated in the same way
• B)to ensure that participants represent the population of interest
• C)to increase internal validity
• D)to increase external validity

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