In which of the following would an increase from a smaller number to a larger number produce a more powerful statistical test?
A) $\alpha$
B) $\beta$
C) both of the descriptive alternatives are correct
D) neither of the descriptive alternatives is correct.

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Increasing the significance level $\alpha$ increases the power of a statistical test, as it reduces the probability of a Type II error ($\beta$).

In Which of the Following Would an Increase from a Smaller