Asked by Bryan Torres on Jul 29, 2024

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If there is a significant difference between the distributions of scores in two groups with effect size at .37,how big are the differences between the two groups?

A) no difference
B) medium
C) small
D) large

Effect Size

A measure of the magnitude of difference between two groups, usually calculated as Cohen’s d.

Significant Difference

A difference between groups or conditions that is unlikely to have occurred by chance alone, according to a predefined threshold of statistical significance.

  • Comprehend the concepts of effect size, its interpretation, and importance.
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Ginger evansAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
An effect size of .37 is considered to be a medium difference according to Cohen's conventions for interpreting effect sizes. Small, medium, and large effects are roughly considered to be .2, .5, and .8, respectively.