Applying Statistical Inference: an Example We Can Increase the Power

question 12

Multiple Choice

Applying Statistical Inference: An Example We can increase the power of a statistical test by

• A)adopting a more extreme (.01 versus .05) significance level.
• B)increasing beta.
• C)increasing sample size.
• D)selecting a nonparametric test.

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