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social science subjects > social research > research methods and evaluation > research design > control groups

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control groups  

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  • A control group is a population, within a study, that is compared with an experimental group. An attempt is made to make the control group as like as possible to the experimental group in all factors except in the factor of interest. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Care Management; Control Group]

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