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What is the purpose of the control group in a science experiment?

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It receives special treatment
It provides data for comparison
It is the experimental group
It is the dependent variable

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5 months ago

The purpose of the control group in a science experiment is to provide a baseline for comparison. By comparing the results of the control group with the experimental group, researchers can determine the effect of the independent variable being tested.