Definition of Control group
the group of people in a study or experimentation that do not take the treatment or action
Examples of Control group in a sentence
Research found that the weight loss product worked because the control group maintained their weight whereas the experimental group took the product and lost a lot of weight. 🔊
In the experiment, the people in the control group were told to behave naturally because the scientists would be comparing the other group’s behavior who ingested the medicine. 🔊
Even though the control group in the study were not administered any medication, some of them sustained side effects due to the cold temperature in the room. 🔊
Since the control group remained steady with their body temperature, the conclusion from the study revealed that the medication does affect the body’s reaction. 🔊
After using potting mix for the first group of plants, the control group for the second group of plants did not receive any potting mix in the study. 🔊
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