In what ways is sample size related to statistical testing?
A) By increasing sample size, one increases the reliability of the statistical test and decreases the likelihood of erroneous conclusions from chance fluctuations in the data.
B) The larger the sample size is, the more likely you are to introduce errors into your data.
C) By increasing sample size, one decreases the reliability of the statistical test and increases the likelihood of erroneous conclusions from chance fluctuations in the data.
D) There is no correlation.
E) By increasing sample size, one increases the reliability of the statistical test and increases the likelihood of erroneous conclusions from chance fluctuations in the data.
Answer: A
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