Control

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002519",
  "term": "Control",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A standard of comparison used in an experiment to minimize the effects of variables other than the independent variable. This allows researchers to isolate the impact of the treatment being studied. A control group typically receives no treatment or a placebo, providing a baseline for evaluating experimental results.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 861 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/control/"
}