In general the number of planned comparisons should _________.
A) equal k
B) be kept to a minimum
C) equal n k
D) equal zero

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Planned comparisons refer to comparisons that are pre-specified before the analysis is conducted, and they should be kept to a minimum to avoid increasing the risk of type I error (false positive). In general, it is recommended to only perform as many planned comparisons as necessary to test the research hypotheses, rather than making all possible comparisons.

In General the Number of Planned Comparisons Should _________