To study the potential effects of social interaction on problem solving,some research participants were instructed to solve problems by working together;other participants were told to solve problems by working alone.Those who worked alone were assigned to the ________ group.
A) experimental
B) survey
C) control
D) correlational

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The control group is a group in an experiment that serves as a baseline or comparison group and does not receive the treatment or intervention being tested. In this scenario, the participants who worked alone are assigned to the control group because they are being compared to the experimental group (those who worked together) to determine the potential effects of social interaction on problem-solving.

To Study the Potential Effects of Social Interaction on Problem