Which statement is NOT correct about experimental design?
A)All conditions are held the same except for the condition being tested for in the experimental group
B)It is best to use identical subjects (except for the treatment in the experimental group)in order to reduce the uncontrolled factors
C)The condition being tested in an experiment is the "control"
D)Statistical comparisons are made between groups to determine if any difference is beyond random chance

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The condition being tested in an experiment is not the "control". The control group is a group that does not receive the treatment or variable being tested, and is used as a baseline for comparison to the experimental group.

Which Statement Is NOT Correct About Experimental Design