This document discusses effect size and how to establish causality in longitudinal data analysis. It begins by reviewing autocorrelation and how to account for it in mixed effects models. It then discusses cross-lagged models, where including lags of variables can help determine whether A causes B or B causes A. Establishing causality further requires showing the relationship is directional by testing models in both directions. The document provides an example using a diary study to show that emotional support attempts cause increased warmth, not vice versa. It also discusses how effect size compares to statistical significance and how to interpret the size of different effects.