Effect Size
Abstract
This fact sheet provides an applied introduction to effect size, explaining how effect-size measures complement p-values by quantifying the magnitude and practical importance of observed effects. It outlines commonly used effect-size metrics across statistical tests, discusses interpretation conventions, and highlights the role of study design and confidence intervals in meaningful reporting. The document is intended as methodological guidance for researchers, HDR students, and applied analysts across disciplines.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
Statistical Methods and Bayesian Inference
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Monash University
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026