When Calculating a Sample Size, Which of the Following Statements

question 10

Multiple Choice

When calculating a sample size, which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the relationship among variables?

• A) As the sample size increases, the statistical power increases.
• B) If variation in outcome decreases, the statistical power increases.
• C) If variation in outcome increases, the sample size needs to decrease.
• D) If the effect size decreases, the sample size needs to increase.

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