If α Is Held Constant at

question 67

Multiple Choice

If α is held constant at .05, what is the relationship between sample size, the critical region, and the risk of a Type I error?

• A)As sample size increases, the critical region expands and the risk of a Type I error increases.
• B)As sample size increases, the critical region shrinks and the risk of a Type I error increases.
• C)As sample size increases, the critical region expands and the risk of a Type I error decreases.
• D)There is no relationship between sample size, the critical region, and the risk of a Type I error.

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