Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

control-sample

Noun

/kənˈtroʊl ˈsæmpl/

Definition

A control sample is a standard or baseline sample used in experiments or tests to compare with the experimental samples.

Examples

In the study of drug effectiveness, a control sample was administered a placebo.
The researchers collected a control sample to validate their findings.
We need to include a control sample in our experiment for accurate results.

Meaning

Control samples help to ensure the validity of the results by allowing researchers to understand what normal or expected results look like, thereby highlighting any significant differences observed in experimental samples.