An experimental group is a set of subjects exposed to the variable under study in an experiment, allowing researchers to observe the effects of this variable. It is compared to a control group to determine the impact of the independent variable on the dependent variable.

Experimental Group

experimental group

set of subjects

variable under study

Effect of this variable

A control group is a baseline group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, allowing researchers to isolate the effect of the treatment by comparing it to this untreated group. It is essential for ensuring the validity of an experiment's results by accounting for placebo effects and other external factors that might influence the outcome.

control group

impact of the independent variable

A dependent variable is the outcome factor that researchers measure in an experiment or study, which is influenced by changes in the independent variable. It is crucial for determining the effect of the independent variable and understanding causal relationships in research settings.

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