1259PsychologyMedium
The chief function of the control group in an experiment is that it:
Abalances the experiment to eliminate all extraneous variables
Bis not really necessary
Cprovides a point of reference against which the behavior of the experimental group can be compared
Dallows mathematical relationships to be established
Correct answer
C. provides a point of reference against which the behavior of the experimental group can be compared
Explanation
The correct answer is provides a point of reference against which the behavior of the experimental group can be compared.