Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Control Groups

Groups that serve as a standard for comparison in experimental studies. They are similar in relevant characteristics to the experimental group but do not receive the experimental intervention.

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Abstract

Groups that serve as a standard for comparison in experimental studies. They are similar in relevant characteristics to the experimental group but do not receive the experimental intervention.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Control Group
  • Group, Control
  • Groups, Control

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Indexing Annotation

do not use routinely for the presence of control groups in a study design; reserve for discussions about control groups.

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History Note

2003

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Previous Indexing

  • Research Design (1973-2002)

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  1. E05.318w.370.074w
  2. E05.581w.500w.149w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Control Groups. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D035061. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D035061
  2. Control Groups. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_control_group
  3. Control Groups. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2148398