In a controlled experiment, the group that is exposed to the variable being studied is called the _____, and the group not being exposed is called the _____.
A) control group; sample
B) experimental group; control group
C) sample; population
D) population; sample

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In a controlled experiment, the group that is exposed to the variable being studied is called the experimental group, and the group not being exposed is called the control group. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect as the control group is not the same as the sample group. Option C and D are also wrong because they do not relate to the experimental setup.

In a Controlled Experiment, the Group That Is Exposed to the Variable