Control group

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002521",
  "term": "Control group",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A group of subjects in an experiment or study that does not receive the treatment or intervention being tested. This group serves as a baseline for comparison, allowing researchers to isolate the effects of the experimental variable. Subjects in a control group are treated identically to the experimental group in all aspects except for the specific intervention under investigation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "comparison group"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1197 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/control-group/"
}