A control group offsets the effects of the experiment itself. Social scientific experiments seldom involve only the observation of an experimental group, to which a stimulus has been administered. Researchers also observe a _____ to which the experimental stimulus has not been administered.

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A. This is an incorrect answer because social scientific experiments seldom involve only the observation of an experimental group, to which a stimulus has been administered. Researchers also observe a control group to which the experimental stimulus has not been administered. A control group is used to offset the effects of the experiment itself not an experimental group.
B. This is an incorrect answer because social scientific experiments seldom involve only the observation of an experimental group, to which a stimulus has been administered. Researchers also observe a control group to which the experimental stimulus has not been administered. A control group is used to offset the effects of the experiment itself not a small sample group.
C. This is an incorrect answer because social scientific experiments seldom involve only the observation of an experimental group, to which a stimulus has been administered. Researchers also observe a control group to which the experimental stimulus has not been administered. A control group is used to offset the effects of the experiment itself not a large population group.
D. The correct answer is "D" because social scientific experiments seldom involve only the observation of an experimental group, to which a stimulus has been administered. Researchers also observe a control group to which the experimental stimulus has not been administered. A control group is used to offset the effects of the experiment itself.

A Control Group Offsets the Effects of the Experiment Itself