Which of the following statements best describes a control group?
A. A control group is a group of individuals randomly assigned to a variety of treatments.
B. A control group is a group of individuals who design the procedures of an experiment.
C. A control group is a comparison group treated in every way like the other group, except for the manipulated factor.
D. A control group is a comparison group that does not participate in the experiment, but fills out a questionnaire instead.
Answer: C
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A. a family unit consisting only of two married people B. a family unit consisting of a husband, wife, and their biological and/or adopted children C. a family unit consisting of all living blood-relatives D. a family unit consisting of a parent and a child
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A. question. B. read. C. review. D. recite.
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