Carmina was developing a study for her introduction to research course and wanted to use a multigroup design. Based on her research question she needs to include a group in which participants believe they are getting some treatment, but in fact are not receiving any treatment. Carmina is considering using a:

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A placebo group is used in research to test the effects of being in a study without receiving the actual treatment. Participants in this group receive a placebo, which is a substance or treatment with no therapeutic effect, to mimic the experience of the experimental group without the active component of the treatment. This helps in isolating the psychological effects of receiving treatment from the actual effects of the treatment itself.

Carmina Was Developing a Study for Her Introduction to Research