In the context of an experiment, the control group is the group that does not receive the treatment or intervention being tested, which allows for comparison against the group that does. In your list, "Students not chewing gum" would be the control group if the experiment is testing the effect of chewing gum on SAT scores. This group does not chew gum, while the experimental group would be the "Students chewing gum."
What is the control group in the experiment?(1 point) Responses Students chewing gum Students chewing gum Students not chewing gum Students not chewing gum Students taking the SAT Students taking the SAT Students chosen for the study
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