In an experiment, the group of subjects to which the experimental group is compared is called the __________ group.
A) comparison
B) standard
C) confederate
D) control

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The control group is the group that is used for comparison to the experimental group. This group is used to establish a baseline measurement and to ensure any changes observed in the experimental group are not due to chance or other factors. The other options (A, B, and C) are not typically used to refer to the comparison group in an experiment.

In an Experiment, the Group of Subjects to Which the Experimental