An effect size of .40 indicates that
A)the size of the difference between two means is .40 of a standard deviation.
B)the odds of a response in one condition is .40 of the odds in another condition.
C)40% of the variability in the dependent variable is due to the independent variable.
D)the answer depends on which effect size indicator is being used.

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The interpretation of an effect size of .40 can vary depending on the specific effect size measure being used (e.g., Cohen's d, odds ratio, eta squared). Each measure has its own way of quantifying the magnitude of an effect, making the interpretation context-dependent.

An Effect Size of .40 Indicates That