Carl is conducting a study to determine the effects of the new technology-assisted learning methods among students. As part of this study, he has selected a group of university students, male and female, in the age group of 18 to 24 years. These students have been using the new methods of learning. In terms of research methodology, this group best describes a _____.

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The group of university students in the age group of 18 to 24 years who have been using the new technology-assisted learning methods represents a sample in research methodology. A sample is a subset of the population that is chosen to represent the population for study purposes. In this case, the population would be all university students, male and female, in the age group of 18 to 24 years who have the potential to use technology-assisted learning methods. A control group is a group in a study that is used for comparison purposes and is not exposed to the intervention being studied (in this case, the new technology-assisted learning methods). A placebo group is a group in a study that receives a placebo (a "dummy" intervention with no active ingredient) so that the effects of expectation or belief can be investigated.

Carl Is Conducting a Study to Determine the Effects of the New