Question

To study the potential effects of social interaction on problem solving, some research participants were instructed to solve problems by working together; other participants were told to solve problems by working alone. those who worked alone were assigned to the ___________ group

Answer 1

The correct answer is control group.

In an experimental study, a control group refers to a group of participants who are not subject to the independent variable (IV) of the study. In this example, the IV of the study is social interaction and group work. Participants of the study who were told to work alone were not subject to the IV and are therefore part of the control group.