A group of researchers are testing if education about sexually transmitted infections increases awareness of HIV/AIDS testing. In this experiment, one group is exposed to the educational training while another group is not. What is the group that

receives the training called?

a. The independent variable
b. The control group
c. The dependent variable
d. The experimental group


Answer: D

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