How Does the Effect Size (Listed in Your Text as Standard

question 99

Multiple Choice

How does the effect size (listed in your text as standard deviation units) of psychotherapy compare to the effect size of the use of chemotherapy in reducing the mortality associated with breast cancer?

• A)The effect sizes are similar and small.
• B)The effect sizes are similar and large.
• C)The effect size for chemotherapy is larger.
• D)The effect size for psychotherapy is larger.

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Definitions:

Linkage Group

Term used to identify groups of alleles on a chromosome that tend to be inherited together.

Chromosome

A structure of nucleic acids and protein in the cell, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Crossing Over

The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis, leading to genetic diversity in gametes.

Independent Assortment

Alleles of unlinked genes segregate independently of each other during meiosis so that the gametes can contain all possible combinations of alleles.