Match these descriptions with the appropriate term.
-In an experiment, a comparison condition in which subjects are not exposed to the same treatment as in the experimental condition.

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The control condition is a comparison condition in which subjects are not exposed to the same treatment as in the experimental condition.

The other options are:
A) independent variable: The variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment.
B) dependent variable: The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.
C) random assignment: The process of assigning participants to different groups in an experiment, typically done to ensure that each group is equivalent at the start of the experiment.
D) single-blind study: A study in which either the participants or the researchers are unaware of which group (experimental or control) the participants belong to.

Match These Descriptions with the Appropriate Term