The nurse is designing the research study. Which of the following differentiates the experimental group from the control group?
A) Experimental group receives new treatment.
B) Experimental group receives no treatment.
C) The experimental group and control group never receive the same treatment.
D) Multiple experimental groups and control groups can receive the same treatment.

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The experimental group is the one that receives the new treatment or intervention being tested, while the control group does not receive the new treatment and is used for comparison.

The Nurse Is Designing the Research Study