The Main Concern with Lowering the Probability of Making a Type

question 48

Multiple Choice

The main concern with lowering the probability of making a type I error is that it ______

• A) increases the probability of making a type II error
• B) decreases the probability of making a type II error
• C) requires collecting more data
• D) increases the likelihood of finding effects when they in fact do not exist

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