control group

Definition 1

In experimentation, group of subjects or conditions that is matched as closely as possible with experimental group, but is not exposed to any experimental treatment. A control group is used as a standard or yardstick, to detect and measure changes that may occur in the experimental group due to experimental treatment.

Definition 2

In organizations, people who have the power to make and implement decisions.


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