| name | effect-size-planning |
| description | Determine effect size types and calculation methods for meta-analytic synthesis |
| execution | subagent |
| prompt | ./prompt.md |
| input | outcome_measures, study_designs |
| used-by | meta-analysis |
Effect Size Planning SOP
Determine the appropriate effect size metric, calculation methods, and conversion formulas for the meta-analysis.
When to Use
- After inclusion criteria are defined
- Before data extraction begins
- When studies report outcomes in different metrics
Input
outcome_measures: Types of outcome measures across included studies
study_designs: Study designs present in the evidence base
Output
Complete effect size specification including primary metric, calculation formulas for each reporting format, and conversion procedures.