Comparison Group

In non-experimental research, the comparison group consists of the participants that do not receive the intervention of interest, or receive an alternative intervention, and to whom researchers compare the outcomes of participants who receive the intervention of interest.
Category: Methodology
Citation: Miksic, M. Y. (2019, December 9). Glossary. Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy. https://edpolicy.education.jhu.edu/glossary/.
Related Terms:
Experimental Study/Design
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