A class of 3rd-grade children is split into two groups through random assignment. Group A is given training in a new game, and Group B is not. Group A is referred to as the _____ group, and Group B is referred to as the _____ group.

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Group A receiving training in a new game is the experimental group, and Group B not receiving training is the control group. Therefore, D (experimental; control) is the best choice. A and B do not accurately describe the groups, and C has the wrong labels for the groups.

A Class of 3rd-Grade Children Is Split into Two Groups