The difference between a control group and an experimental group is that the:

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A control group is used as a baseline comparison and does not receive the independent variable (the factor being tested), while the experimental group does receive the independent variable to measure its effects. Option B is incorrect because both the control and experimental groups have similarities, such as demographics or initial conditions. Option C and D are incorrect because neither group is dependent on each other; they both serve separate and distinct purposes in a scientific study.

The Difference Between a Control Group and an Experimental Group