In order to gain power, the alpha level should be set at .01.

Name: In order to gain power, the alpha level should be set at .01.
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Setting the alpha level at .01 (rather than a more common level like .05) actually makes it more difficult to achieve statistical significance, thus not directly aiding in gaining power. Power is more directly increased by other means such as increasing sample size or effect size.

In Order to Gain Power, the Alpha Level Should Be