Significance of Control group
The control group in research is a vital concept across various fields, including yoga and science. It refers to a set of subjects that do not receive the experimental treatment or intervention, serving as a baseline for comparison against those who do. This group plays a critical role in studies by providing a benchmark to evaluate the effects of different treatments, helping researchers understand the true impact of the interventions being tested.
Synonyms: Comparison group, Standard group, Unexposed group, Untreated group
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Control group'
In Hinduism, the "Control group" signifies a study cohort that does not engage in prayer, allowing researchers to measure and compare the effects of prayer on outcomes relative to those who do participate.
From: Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations)
(1) A group in a study that does not receive the intervention (prayer in this case) to compare outcomes against those who do receive it.[1]
The concept of Control group in scientific sources
The Control group in research studies serves as a benchmark, comprised of subjects (like pregnant mice or patients) receiving either placebo or normal saline, to facilitate comparison against those receiving actual treatments, such as a specific therapy.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) A group of participants in a study that does not receive the treatment being tested, serving as a benchmark for comparison.[2] (2) The group in a clinical trial that receives a standard treatment or placebo for comparison against the experimental group receiving the test treatment.[3] (3) A group of rats in the experimental study receiving distilled water as a baseline for comparison with the test subjects treated with Bakula.[4] (4) The group of Clarias batrachus fish that were not exposed to cadmium and served as a standard for comparison in experiments.[5] (5) The group in a clinical trial that does not receive the treatment, used for comparison.[6]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) A group of subjects in a study that does not receive the experimental treatment, used to compare results with the treatment group.[7] (2) A group that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used for comparison.[8] (3) The group of rats treated with normal saline to compare the effects of Datura-Yashtimadhu Malahara.[9] (4) A group in the study used for comparison, which did not receive treatment with Jatvaadi Dhoomagad extracts.[10] (5) The group of participants who did not receive the active treatment of Haritaki - Shunthi choorna but rather a placebo, for comparative purposes in the study.[11]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) The group of rabbits that received distilled water instead of the treatment, serving as a benchmark for comparison in the study.[12] (2) The group of untreated mice used as a benchmark to compare the effects of the ayurvedic oil against solid tumour development.[13] (3) A group of subjects that receives a standard treatment or no treatment at all, used for comparison with other experimental groups.[14] (4) A set of subjects in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, used here to compare the effects of neem seed oil.[15] (5) A group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, serving as a benchmark to measure the effects of the treatment.[16]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Experimental groups in the study that did not receive the Kencur ethanolic extract.[17] (2) A group of individuals in a study who do not have the condition being tested, used as a benchmark for comparison.[18] (3) The group of preschool teachers who only received briefing sessions and did not undergo the recertification training in the trial.[19] (4) A group in a study that does not receive the experimental treatment, serving as a baseline to compare the effects of rhythmic music training on the SLI group.[20] (5) A group of participants in a study that does not receive the treatment being tested, used as a baseline to measure the effects of the intervention.[21]
From: Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
(1) The group in the study comprised of systemically and periodontally healthy individuals used for comparison against patients with periodontitis.[22] (2) The group of rats that did not receive any melatonin treatment, used as a comparison to evaluate the effects of melatonin gel on bone regeneration.[23] (3) Groups in research studies that are not subjected to the experimental treatment, allowing comparison to evaluate treatment efficacy.[24] (4) The group of participants in a clinical trial that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used for comparison purposes.[25] (5) The group of patients receiving only conventional treatment without the addition of Morinda citrifolia extract.[26]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) The group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment (Pepgard) and is used as a benchmark to compare results.[27] (2) The first group in the study that received distilled water without any treatment, serving as a baseline for comparison.[28] (3) The group of participants in an experiment that does not receive the treatment being tested, used for comparison against the experimental group.[29] (4) The group of rats that received a placebo treatment, serving as a baseline for comparing the effects of Gokshura.[30] (5) The group of participants in a study that does not receive the experimental treatment, but instead receives standard conventional care.[31]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) The group in a study that receives a standard treatment or placebo for comparison against the treatment group.[32] (2) The Control Group (CG) did not participate in any yoga practice and served as a baseline for measuring the effects of the yoga training.[33] (3) The control group was advised not to do the practice.[34] (4) The cohort of study participants who were not provided with Pranayama sessions and continued their normal routines in order to serve as a baseline for comparison.[35] (5) A group of participants in a study that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure the effects of the treatment.[36]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) A group of subjects that receives a placebo or standard treatment to compare against the effects observed in the experimental group.[37] (2) The group in a clinical study that receives standard treatment or placebo, used for comparison against the trial group.[38] (3) The group of patients receiving the standard treatment (Vipadikahara Ghrita-taila) in the study for comparison.[39] (4) A group of patients who were administered the standard treatment (Amritaadi kwath), used to compare the results with those treated with Bodhi Vriksha Kashaya.[40] (5) A set of subjects in a study that does not receive the treatment and is used as a benchmark to compare the effects of the treatment group.[41]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) The group in a clinical trial that does not receive the experimental intervention and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested group performs.[42] (2) A group in the study that receives no treatment, used as a baseline to compare the effects of potash alum on water quality.[43] (3) A group in a clinical trial that does not receive the treatment being tested, used as a benchmark to measure the treatment's effect.[44] (4) The group of newborns receiving coconut oil massage in the study.[45] (5) A group of patients given a placebo for comparison against the treated group receiving the decoction of L. zeylanica.[46]