Statistical Significance and Effect Size

To prepare for this assignment:

• Review Chapter 8 in your course text, Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences. Pay attention to the importance of statistical significance and effect size.
• Consider the relationship between statistical significance and effect size.
• Using the Walden Library, select and review two or three forensic psychology research articles where “effect size” was reported.
• Consider what role effect size played in the statistical significance of the studies you selected.

The assignment (1–3 pages):

• Explain the relationship between statistical significance and effect size.
• Explain the importance of effect size in the statistical significance of the studies you reviewed.