In a clinical trial, participants are randomly divided into two groups. The group given the drug or treatment to be tested is called the test group while the other group given placebo is called the __________ group.
A)comparison
B)control
C)dummy
D)reference

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The group given placebo is called the control group. This group serves as a baseline or comparison group to test against the effectiveness of the drug or treatment being tested in the test group. A is a possible option, but "comparison" does not specify the purpose of the group. C and D are not accurate terms for the control group in a clinical trial.

In a Clinical Trial, Participants Are Randomly Divided into Two