Define the concept of control group and explain why one is used in an experiment
What will be an ideal response?
The control group consists of the people who do not receive the special treatment (independent variable). Thus, they are used as a comparison for the experimental group.
Psychology
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The procedure subsection includes enough detail to allow _____
a. for an ethical review by the American Psychological Association b. for an exact replication c. for identification of individuals who participated d. all of these
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