Researchers use control groups to
A)make comparisons to the treatment group.
B)give all research participants an equal chance to participate in the study.
C)control the hypothesis.
D)randomize the experiment.

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Control groups are used to make comparisons to the treatment group. This is important for determining whether the treatment is actually having an effect or if any observed changes are simply due to chance or other factors. Control groups are designed to be as similar as possible to the treatment group, but they do not receive the treatment being tested.

Researchers Use Control Groups to