A researcher conducts two studies using the one-way between-subjects ANOVA.The sum of squares between groups is smaller in Study 1 than in Study 2;the sum of squares total is the same in both studies.Using eta-squared,in which study will the effect size be larger?
A)Study 1
B)Study 2
C)There is not enough information to answer this question.

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Since the total sum of squares is the same in both studies, the difference in sum of squares between groups indicates a larger effect in Study 2. Therefore, the effect size (as measured by eta-squared) will be larger in Study 2.

A Researcher Conducts Two Studies Using the One-Way Between-Subjects ANOVA