Which of the Following Is the Best Description of a Control

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of a control for an experiment?

• A) The control group is kept in an unchanging environment.
• B) The control is left alone by the experimenters.
• C) The control group is matched with the experimental group except for the one experimental variable.
• D) The control group is exposed to only one variable rather than several.

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