Ryan,a professional bass fisherman,is trying to determine which lure is most effective: the scented silicone worm he normally uses or the new minnow-style lure he bought yesterday.Based on this scenario,what would constitute the control?
A)the new minnow lure
B)the scented silicone worm
C)both the minnow lure and the silicone worm
D)there is no control in this example

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The control in this scenario would be the scented silicone worm that Ryan normally uses, as it is the standard or baseline that he is comparing the new minnow-style lure to. Therefore, option B, "the scented silicone worm," is the correct choice for the control.

Ryan,a Professional Bass Fisherman,is Trying to Determine Which Lure Is