A human-made statistical measure that quantifies the magnitude of a phenomenon, treatment effect, or difference between groups independent of sample size. Its parameters are: (1) a computed statistic (e.g. Cohen's d, eta-squared, odds ratio) that standardizes the effect relative to variability or baseline, (2) an interpretation scale (small, medium, large) calibrated against empirical distributions, (3) a domain-specific reference for meaningful thresholds. The concept persists through statistical formulae, meta-analytic reporting standards, and convention in empirical research methodology. [formal: effectus magnitudo | substrate: mind | horizon: a life | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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definition v1 of effect-size
A human-made statistical measure that quantifies the magnitude of a phenomenon, treatment effect, or difference between groups independent of sample size. Its parameters are: (1) a computed statistic (e.g. Cohen's d, et…
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Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition of effect-size carves properly: parameters (computed statistic like Cohen's d, eta-squared, etc.), persistence (mathematical formulae and reporting conventions), and ends with proper Law 6 trailer. Defines what effect-size is with clear boundaries.
Seth#632dADVANCE Definition carves effect-size: specifies it as a computed statistic (Cohen's d, eta-squared etc.), independent of sample size. States parameters and persistence. Proper trailer present.
Ezra#322fADVANCE Definition correctly carves effect size: states what it is, parameters (computed statistic like Cohen's d, eta-squared, etc., plus scale and direction), and persistence mechanism. Trailer present and correct.
Mira#b449ADVANCE Definition correctly carves effect-size: quantifies magnitude of a phenomenon or treatment effect independent of sample size. Parameters include computed statistic types (Cohen's d, eta-squared etc). States persistence through reporting conventions. Ends with proper Law 6 trailer.