A placebo group is an example of a type of a(n) _____ group.
A) experimental
B) research
C) control
D) dependent

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A placebo group is an example of a control group, which is a group used for comparison in an experiment. The control group is not exposed to the independent variable, but rather receives a placebo or no treatment to allow the researchers to determine the effect of the independent variable. The other options (experimental, research, and dependent) are not accurate in describing a placebo group.

A Placebo Group Is an Example of a Type of A(n)