In an experiment to test the effects of a new flu drug, two groups are used.One group is given the drug, the other group is given a placebo.The group that receives the placebo is called the
A)independent group.
B)experimental group.
C)dependent group.
D)control group.

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The group that receives the placebo is called the control group. The control group is used as a standard of comparison to determine if the effects observed in the experimental group are actually due to the drug being tested or if they are simply due to chance or other factors. Therefore, the correct answer is D, control group.

In an Experiment to Test the Effects of a New