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Cholesterol measurements for a sample of males following a new diet plan gave a mean of 208 and a standard deviation of 10.
-What is the estimated effect size for comparing this result to the 200 level?
A) 1.8
B) 8
C) 0.8
D) -0.8

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Use the following information for questions:
 Cholesterol measurements for a sample of males following a new diet plan gave a mean of 208 and a standard deviation of 10.
-What is the estimated effect size for comparing this result to the 200 level?
A) 1.8
B) 8
C) 0.8
D) -0.8

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The effect size is calculated as the difference between the mean and the comparison value, divided by the standard deviation. Here, it is (208 - 200) / 10 = 8 / 10 = 0.8.

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