Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

control condition

noun

/kənˈtroʊl kənˈdɪʃən/

Definition

A control condition in an experiment refers to a standard against which other conditions are compared. It does not receive the experimental treatment or intervention.

Examples

In the study, the control condition was a group of participants who did not receive any treatment.
By comparing the experimental group to the control condition, scientists were able to observe the effects of the drug.
The researchers ensured that everything was equal in the control condition to provide reliable results.