Increasing the Alpha Level (For Example from α =

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Multiple Choice

Increasing the alpha level (for example from α = .01 to α = .05) _____.

• A)increases the probability of a Type I error
• B)increases the size of the critical region
• C)increases the probability that the sample will fall into the critical region
• D)All of the other options are results of increasing alpha.

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