(Video: Experimental design) The control group is identical to the experimental group in all aspects except

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The control group is used to provide a baseline to compare the effects of the independent variable in the experimental group. Therefore, the only difference between the two groups should be the manipulation of the independent variable - in this case, exposure to violent video games. It is important for all other aspects, such as demographics and experimenter treatment, to be identical between the two groups to ensure that any differences observed can be attributed to the independent variable alone.

(Video: Experimental Design) the Control Group Is Identical to the Experimental