A Researcher Conducts an Independent T Test

A researcher conducts an independent t test. She computes eta squared and finds the value to be .16. What interpretation can be made from this?

A) This is a small effect. Approximately 16% of the variation in the dependent variable can be accounted for by the independent variable.
B) This is a small effect. Approximately 16% of the variation in the independent variable can be accounted for by the dependent variable.
C) This is a moderate effect. Approximately 16% of the variation in the dependent variable can be accounted for by the independent variable.
D) This is a moderate effect. Approximately 16% of the variation in the independent variable can be accounted for by the dependent variable.
E) This is a large effect. Approximately 16% of the variation in the dependent variable can be accounted for by the independent variable.
F) This is a large effect. Approximately 16% of the variation in the independent variable can be accounted for by the dependent variable.