The chief function of the control group in an experiment is that it

The chief function of the control group in an experiment is that it

a. allows mathematical relationships to be established.
b. provides a point of reference against which the behavior of the experimental group can be compared.
c. balances the experiment to eliminate all extraneous variables.
d. is not really necessary.

The control group provides a point of references for the experimental group to be compared.
The control group is not necessary for mathematical relationships.
Having a group tested under a controlled environment still has extraneous variables.
The control group is necessary to compare the experimental groups.


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