Matched control

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007019",
  "term": "Matched control",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A subject in a study who is selected to be similar to a case subject with respect to one or more characteristics that might influence the outcome, such as age, sex, or socioeconomic status. This method is used in epidemiological studies, particularly case-control studies, to reduce confounding and improve the comparability between groups. Matching aims to isolate the effect of the exposure being investigated by controlling for other variables.",
  "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/matched-control/"
}