Asked by Markizjah Mimms on Sep 27, 2024

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In a study that examines the effects of a low-fat diet on mood,which group would receive a normal diet

A)  the experimental group
B)  the independent group 
C)  the control group
D)  the dependent group

Control Group

In scientific research, a group of subjects that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used as a baseline to compare the effects of the treatment.

Low-Fat Diet

A nutrition plan focusing on reducing the intake of fats, particularly saturated fats and trans fats, for health reasons.

Normal Diet

A balanced intake of food and nutrients that supports general health and well-being without any dietary restrictions or requirements.

  • Specify the unique attributes of experimental versus control groups.
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Oscar Vergara30 minutes ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The control group is the group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used as a comparison to evaluate the effect of the treatment. In this study, the control group would receive a normal diet while the experimental group would receive a low-fat diet to compare the effects on mood. The independent and dependent groups do not exist in an experimental design.