An animal researcher is studying the effect of a new drug on the memory of mice. One group of mice receives the drug while a second group does not. The memory of the mice is then tested by how quickly they can negotiate a previously learned maze. In this
Example, the group of mice that does not receive the drug would be considered the:

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The control group is the group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment, allowing researchers to compare results against the experimental group that does receive the treatment.

An Animal Researcher Is Studying the Effect of a New