Simply put, the difference between people in the experimental group and those in the control group is whether they
A) are participating in the research.
B) receive the study treatment.
C) are measured by the researcher(s).
D) receive the dependent variable.
E) are in a double-blind study.

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The key difference between the experimental group and the control group is whether they receive the study treatment. The experimental group receives the treatment or intervention being tested, while the control group does not. This allows researchers to compare the effects of the treatment to what would happen without it (i.e. the baseline). Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Simply Put, the Difference Between People in the Experimental Group