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Natural Science Disciplines > Science > Research > Research Design > Control Groups
Investigative Techniques > Methods > Research Design > Control Groups

Preferred term

Control Groups  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Note

  • do not use routinely for the presence of control groups in a study design; reserve for discussions about control groups.

Scope note

  • Groups that serve as a standard for comparison in experimental studies. They are similar in relevant characteristics to the experimental group but do not receive the experimental intervention.

History note

  • 2003

In other languages

  • verrokkiryhmät

    Finnish

  • kontrolliaineisto
  • kontrolliryhmä
  • kontrolliryhmät
  • verrokit
  • verrokkiaineisto
  • verrokkiryhmä
  • vertailuryhmä
  • vertailuryhmät
  • Kontrollgrupper

    Swedish

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D035061

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