Which Statistic Is an Estimate of the Magnitude of the Difference

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which statistic is an estimate of the magnitude of the difference between the means of two groups measured in standard deviation units?

• A) r²
• B) t²
• C) Cohen's d
• D) β

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Definitions:

Needleless Systems

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Sharps Disposal

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Right Patient

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