Which of the following statements best describes the value of an ‘effect size’ to research?

A. It has a key role to play when calculating assumptions about collected data.
B. It is a vital statistic when calculating the significance of an experimental study.
C. It is a measure of the power of an experiment and therefore its significance.
D. It is a standardized measure that allows for the comparison across different studies that have used different variables or measurement scales.


Answer: D

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