How Does Sample Size Affect Determinations of Statistical Significance

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Multiple Choice

How does sample size affect determinations of statistical significance?

• A)The larger the sample size, the greater the probability that the variable has an effect.
• B)The smaller the sample size, the greater the probability that the variable has an effect.
• C)The larger the sample size, the more accurate the estimation of the true population value.
• D)The smaller the sample size, the more confident one can be in one's decision to reject or retain the null hypothesis.

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