Meaning of the word "control group" in English
What does "control group" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
control group
US /kənˈtroʊl ɡruːp/
UK /kənˈtrəʊl ɡruːp/
Noun
a group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment or intervention being tested and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other test subjects do
Example:
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The control group received a placebo instead of the actual medication.
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To ensure accuracy, researchers compared the results of the test group with the control group.
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