The example of the moon illusion discussed in the text illustrates the fact that
A) the best estimate of the size of an effect need not use the standard deviation.
B) standardized effect sizes are clearly superior.
C) the moon grows as it rises in the sky.
D) an effect size is best based on medians.

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The example of the moon illusion shows how the perceived size of an object can be influenced by contextual factors such as its surroundings, even though its actual size remains constant. This illustrates the importance of considering effect size beyond just the standard deviation, as it may not capture the full extent of the perceived effect.

The Example of the Moon Illusion Discussed in the Text