Experimental Group
/ɪkˈspɛrɪˌmɛntəl ɡruːp/
Definitions
- (n.) A group in a legal or social science research study subjected to a specific treatment or condition to evaluate its effects.
The experimental group received the new policy intervention to measure its impact against the control group.
Forms
- experimental group
- experimental groups
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Commentary
In legal research, the experimental group is crucial in comparative studies assessing the impact of new laws or policies versus existing standards.
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