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BIO 101 BIO 101 Test Prep Objective Question

Question

What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?
Options
A To ensure failure of the hypothesis
B To introduce variables
C To increase the complexity
D To compare against the experimental setup
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A control provides a baseline for comparison against the experimental setup.

Hint

It helps isolate the effect of the independent variable.

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