In a controlled experiment, the group not subjected to a change in the independent variable, and used for comparison with the group receiving the experimental change, is the ________ group.
A) control
B) experimental
C) independent
D) dependent

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The group not subjected to a change in the independent variable is the control group. This group serves as a basis of comparison for the experimental group, which is the group receiving the experimental change. Therefore, the correct answer is Option A, which identifies the group as the control group. Option B refers to the experimental group, while options C and D refer to other variables in the study.

In a Controlled Experiment, the Group Not Subjected to a Change