Control Groups

Definition

Control groups are a group of participants in an experiment that do not receive the experimental treatment or intervention. They are used as a baseline to compare the effects of the independent variable on the experimental group.

Related terms

Experimental Group: This is another group in an experiment that receives the treatment or intervention being tested.

Independent Variable:

It is the variable manipulated by researchers to see its effects on other variables.

Dependent Variable:

It is the variable that is measured or observed to see if it changes due to manipulation of the independent variable.