If the Type I Error (α)For a Given Test Is

question 80

Multiple Choice

If the Type I error (α) for a given test is to be decreased,then for a fixed sample size n

• A) the power of the test will increase.
• B) the Type II error (β) will increase.
• C) the Type II error (β) will also decrease.
• D) a one-tailed test must be utilised.

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