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Effect sizes in memory research

Morris, P. E. and Fritz, C. O. (2013) Effect sizes in memory research. Memory. 21(7), pp. 832-842. 0965-8211.

Item Type: Article
Abstract: Effect sizes are omitted from many research articles and are rarely discussed. To help researchers evaluate effect sizes we collected values for the more commonly reported effect size measures (partial eta squared and d) from papers reporting memory research published in 2010. Cohen’s small, medium and large generic guideline values for d mapped neatly onto the observed distributions, but his values for partial eta squared were considerably lower than those observed in current memory research. We recommend interpreting effect sizes in the context of either domain-specific guideline values agreed for an area of research or the distribution of effect size estimates from published research in the domain. We provide cumulative frequency tables for both partial eta squared and d enabling authors to report and consider not only the absolute size of observed effects but also the percentage of reported effects that are larger or smaller than those observed
Uncontrolled Keywords: Effect size, statistical analysis
Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA273 Probabilities. Mathematical statistics
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF76.5 Psychology research
Creators: Morris, Peter E and Fritz, Catherine O
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Social Sciences (to 2016)
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Date: 2013
Date Type: Publication
Page Range: pp. 832-842
Journal or Publication Title: Memory
Volume: 21
Number: 7
Language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09658211.2013.763984
ISSN: 0965-8211
Status: Published / Disseminated
Refereed: Yes
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URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/5664

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