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Control Class

nounid 4795·updated May 13, 2026
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NIST/SEMATECH e-Handbook of Statistical Methods1 senseview framework →
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(control group) the set of observations in an experiment or prospective study that do not receive the experimental treatment(s). These observations serve (a) as a comparison point to evaluate the magnitude and significance of each experimental treatment, (b) as a reality check to compare the current observations with previous observation history, and (c) as a source of data for establishing the natural experimental error.

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