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In an experiment concerning the effect of auditory feedback on accuracy in writing computer programs, one group hears a computer-simulated voice say each character or symbol that they type in as they are writing their programs. The second group does not receive the auditory feedback as they type their program lines. This second group is the ___________ group.

A) experimental
B) control
C) placebo
D) confederate

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

Placebo

An inert or innocuous substance given to a patient instead of genuine medication, used in studies to evaluate the efficacy of treatments.

Confederate

An individual who is part of an experiment but pretends to be a participant and is aware of the study's aims.

  • Gain insight into the importance of control groups in research experiments.
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