In an experiment, the group of participants who receive the imposed treatment or special condition is referred to as the _____ group.
A) independent
B) dependent
C) experimental
D) comparison

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The experimental group is the group of participants who receive the imposed treatment or special condition. This group is compared to a control group, which does not receive the treatment or condition. Options A and B are not correct because they refer to different concepts in experimental design. Option D is close, but "comparison group" is a more general term that could apply to any group used as a point of comparison in a study, whereas the experimental group is a specific type of comparison group used in experimental designs.

In an Experiment, the Group of Participants Who Receive the Imposed