Instruction
Understanding Power and Effect Size
2-3 Paragraphs
Provide an analysis of the implications of power and effect size on the interpretation and application of the research findings in one of the scenarios from this week's Learning Resources. Be specific and provide examples to illustrate your points.
Media
Course Media: Research and Program Evaluation
o `Quantitative ResearchExperimental,` featuring Dr. Richard Balkin
Readings
Course Text: Counseling Research: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods
Chapter 5, `Experimental Designs`
Course Text: Pyrczak, F. (2013). Evaluating research in academic journals: A practical guide to realistic evaluation (5th ed.) Glendale, CA: Pyrczak Publishing.
Article: Sink, C., & Stroh, H. (2006). Practical significance: The use of effect sizes in school counseling research. Professional School Counseling, 9 (5, Special Issue), 401411.
Scenarios for Week 4 Discussion