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Brian I have two questions for you. I hope you can help.

1. What is the difference between a point estimate and an interval estimate? How would you calculate a confidence interval with a z test?

2. What is an effect size, and why would reporting it be useful?

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Point and interval estimates and effect size are examined.

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