In a meta-analysis conducted to see if a particular training method is better than another, the proper effect size to use would be:
A) d
B) r
C) Z
D) t

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The effect size d (Cohen's d) is the most appropriate measure for meta-analyses comparing means between two groups, which would be the case when comparing the effectiveness of two training methods. It expresses the difference between the means of the two groups in standard deviation units, allowing for a standardized comparison of effect sizes across different studies. The other measures listed are not as appropriate for this type of analysis.

In a Meta-Analysis Conducted to See If a Particular Training