Glass’s d

an effect size measure that represents the standardized difference between means (i.e., the difference in average values for two samples divided by the standard deviation of the second sample). It is often used in meta-analysis and other research in which it is important to determine whether an effect persists across studies in order to consolidate a result. Also called Glass’s delta. See also Cohen’s d; Hedges’s g. [Gene V. Glass (1940– ), U.S. statistician]

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July 27th 2024

vital functions

functions of the body (e.g., respiration, blood circulation of the blood) that are necessary to sustain life. Many vital functions are controlled by the brainstem.