A Problem with Conducting Multiple T-Tests on More Than Two

question 22

Multiple Choice

A problem with conducting multiple t-tests on more than two sample means is ______.

• A) the alpha level increases with each test making it easier to commit a Type I error
• B) the alpha level decreases with each test making it easier to commit a Type I error
• C) the alpha level increases with each test making it easier to commit a Type II error
• D) the alpha level decreases with each test making it easier to commit a Type II error

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