If We Set Alpha at 0

question 68

Multiple Choice

If we set alpha at 0.05 instead of 0.01, other factors held constant _________.

• A) greater risk of a Type I error and a lower risk of a Type II error
• B) greater risk of a Type I error and a greater risk of a Type II error
• C) a lower risk of a Type I error and a greater risk of a Type II error
• D) a lower risk of a Type I error and a lower risk of a Type II error

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