control subjects
[kənˈtroʊl ˈsʌbdʒɪkts]
nounpl: control subjects
sujeitos de controle
1. In research and experiments, individuals or groups who do not receive the experimental treatment and serve as a baseline for comparison with the experimental group
The study compared the experimental group with control subjects to measure the drug's effectiveness.
O estudo comparou o grupo experimental com os sujeitos de controle para medir a eficácia do medicamento.
2. Participants in a study who are matched in characteristics to the experimental group but do not receive the intervention being tested
Control subjects were selected to have similar age, gender, and health status as the treatment group.
Os sujeitos de controle foram selecionados para ter idade, gênero e status de saúde semelhantes aos do grupo de tratamento.
This term is fundamental in English-language scientific research methodology and is widely used in Brazilian academic contexts, particularly in medicine, psychology, and social sciences. The concept reflects the empirical research tradition common to both American and Brazilian scientific communities.
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