Definition of Positive Control



A positive control is a type of experiment in which the results obtained are parallel to those which are found out through the hypothetical data. The procedure that is employed in positive control has well-understood effects on the outcomes. On the other hand, the negative control is that type of experiment that employs the procedure same as of the positive one at the same time but on a different population.

 


It is predicted that the negative control would produce no change to the results of the experiment. Both of them are significant in improving the validity and reliability of the experiment performed by providing us with a comparison and benchmark.

 

View More Genetics Definitions