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control experimentEssential part of a scientifically valid experiment, designed to show that the factor being tested is actually responsible for the effect observed. In the control experiment all factors, apart from the one under test, are exactly the same as in the test experiments, and all the same measurements are carried out. In drug trials, a placebo (a harmless substance) is given alongside the substance being tested in order to compare effects. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In order to confirm the effect of encapsulation, a control experiment was done in which just sulfur and empty PMMA shells, but no accelerator, were added to the LNR. This design was called the observed control experiment. The FA Vision was also the catalyst for starting the series of future fires command and control experiments. |
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