The Chief Function of the Control Group in an Experiment

question 33

Multiple Choice

The chief function of the control group in an experiment is that it

• A)allows mathematical relationships to be established.
• B)provides a point of reference against which the behavior of the experimental group can be compared.
• C)balances the experiment to eliminate all extraneous variables.
• D)it establishes causation.

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