As the Type II error, β, of a statistical test increases, the power of the test ________.
A) increases
B) decreases
C) stays the same
D) randomly fluctuates

Name: As the Type II error, β, of a statistical test increases, the power of the test ________. A) increases B) decreases C) stays the same D) randomly fluctuates
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As you set alpha lower and lower, you increase your chances of committing a Type II error and thus decreasing your power of finding the correct statistical conclusion.

As the Type II Error, β, of a Statistical Test