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.

Year introduced: 2003

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Tree Number(s): E05.318.370.074, E05.581.500.149

MeSH Unique ID: D035061

Entry Terms:

• Control Group
• Group, Control
• Groups, Control

Previous Indexing:

• Research Design (1973-2002)

See Also:

• Controlled Clinical Trials as Topic

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Epidemiologic Methods
Epidemiologic Research Design
Control Groups

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Methods
Research Design
Control Groups