Ashley has completed the statistical analysis of her study and found that her results were not statistically significant. In her research paper for class, Ashley concludes that if her sample size had been larger, she likely would have found significant results. What is her professor's comment in response to Ashley's statement?
A. Great conclusion--next time try to ensure your sample is large enough to detect significant results.
B. By increasing your sample size, you increase the effect size which makes it more likely that you will find significant results.
C. This is not necessarily the case; you need to consider the size of the effect.
D. Increasing your sample size would not increase your power and therefore not affect your likelihood of finding a significant result.
C. This is not necessarily the case; you need to consider the size of the effect.
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