When We Have Two Independent Samples, the Best Measure of Effect

question 29

Multiple Choice

When we have two independent samples, the best measure of effect size

• A) will use a pooled standard deviation.
• B) might be based on the standard deviation of a control group.
• C) both a and b
• D) is best based on the standard deviation of the treatment group.

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