Which Group Would Be the Most Effective Control Subjects in a Test

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which group would be the most effective control subjects in a test of an experimental treatment?

• A) The control group should be a different age or gender than the experimental subjects.
• B) The control group should be given different doses of the experimental treatment.
• C) The control group should be kept well informed of what treatment they are getting.
• D) The control group should have characteristics very similar to the experimental subjects.

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Definitions:

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