In an Experiment, How Do the Experimental and Control Groups

question 119

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, how do the experimental and control groups differ?

• A) Only the experimental group is measured on the dependent variable.
• B) Only the control group is measured on the dependent variable.
• C) Only the experimental group experiences the independent variable.
• D) Only the control group experiences the dependent variable.

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