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. establishes causation.
ANSWER: b
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