Experimental Group
Definition
The experimental group refers to the group in an experiment that receives the treatment or intervention being studied.
Analogy
Imagine you are testing a new study technique. The experimental group would be the students who get to use the new technique and see if it improves their grades.
Related terms
Control Group: The control group is the group in an experiment that does not receive any treatment or intervention, serving as a baseline for comparison.
Experimental Units: Experimental units are the individuals or objects on which measurements or observations are taken in an experiment.
Treatment: Treatment refers to the specific condition or intervention applied to the experimental group in an experiment.
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