Why Are Control Groups Included in Experiments

question 177

Multiple Choice

Why are control groups included in experiments?

• A)to determine whether two variables are related
• B)to ascertain cause-and-effect relationships
• C)to ensure that participant characteristics are essentially the same in each group
• D)to ensure the inclusion of confounding variables

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