Control Condition Control Group

A control condition control group refers to a group of participants in an experiment who are exposed to the same conditions as the experimental group, except for the independent variable being tested. The purpose of including a control condition control group is to serve as a baseline against which the effects of the independent variable can be compared.

In a control condition control group, the participants are not exposed to any manipulation or treatment. They are commonly given a placebo or receive no intervention at all. This allows researchers to measure and evaluate whether the changes observed in the experimental group are truly a result of the independent variable or if they are due to other extraneous factors.

The control condition control group helps in establishing causality and isolating the effects of the independent variable. By comparing the results between the experimental group and the control group, researchers can determine if the observed effects are statistically significant and can confidently conclude that the changes are indeed caused by the independent variable being tested.