The purpose of a control group is to
A. have a group with the greatest control over effects of the experiment.
B. have a group that counteracts the effects of the independent variable on the experimental group.
C. have a comparison group that does not undergo any experimental procedures.
D. have a comparison group that is exposed to everything except the independent variable.
Answer: D
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