Holding all else constant, as sample sizes increase, the degrees of freedom ______ and the critical value(s) ______.
A) decrease; decrease
B) decrease; increase
C) increase; increase
D) increase; decrease

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As sample sizes increase, the degrees of freedom (which are typically calculated based on sample size, such as n-1 for a single sample) also increase. Larger sample sizes generally lead to more precise estimates, allowing for narrower confidence intervals, which means the critical values (thresholds for statistical significance) decrease.

Holding All Else Constant, as Sample Sizes Increase, the Degrees