In experimental research, the group which receives no treatment is called the ________ group.

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The group that receives no treatment is called the control group. This group is used for comparison to the experimental group, which receives the treatment being tested. The placebo group receives a "fake" treatment, and the abstinence group refrains from a particular behavior or substance, so neither of these options accurately describes the group that receives no treatment.

In Experimental Research, the Group Which Receives No Treatment Is