What Does It Mean to Say "A Between-Groups Effect Size

question 28

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to say "A between-groups effect size of .6 was achieved for the treatment group as compared to the no-treatment group"?

• A)The group getting the treatment was .6 standard deviations higher on the outcome.
• B)The group getting the treatment was .3 standard deviations higher on the outcome.
• C)Both groups improved, but the no-treatment group showed a greater increase in scores.
• D)All of the above.

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