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Paper 1 structured question: T he features of an experiment.

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T he features of an experiment.

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Researchers conducted an experiment to test a new drug's effectiveness on reducing anxiety. They had a control group that received a placebo.

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Control Group in Drug Testing

The control group received a placebo, while the experimental group received the actual drug being tested.

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    Explain the importance of having a control group in this experiment.

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Control Group in Educational Research

The control group consisted of students who followed the standard curriculum without any additional educational interventions.

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    Define the term 'control group'.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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