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GED Science Practice Test 19 — Flashcards

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A pharmaceutical company was testing out a new drug that was intended to lower blood pressure in diabetic patients. Two groups of volunteers were assembled. Group 1 consisted of 200 men, whereas Group 2 consisted of 200 women. All of the trial’s participants were diabetics between the ages of 20 and 50 with similar lifestyles, diet, and general health. Group 2 was given the trial drug, while Group 1 was given a sugar pill as a placebo (fake pill).    
 

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Which of the following is true about the experimental drug trial?
Group 2 was the experimental group, and Group 1 was the control group.
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