When individuals cannot be randomly assigned to an experimental or control group, this nonequivalent group may be formed.
A) Experimental group
B) Intervention group
C) Control group
D) Comparison group

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When individuals cannot be randomly assigned to experimental or control groups, a comparison group is formed. This group is used to compare outcomes with those of the experimental group, but it lacks the random assignment that characterizes true experimental designs, making it a nonequivalent group.

When Individuals Cannot Be Randomly Assigned to an Experimental or Control