If α is held constant at .05, what is the relationship between sample size, the critical region, and the risk of a Type I error?
A)As sample size increases, the critical region expands and the risk of a Type I error increases.
B)As sample size increases, the critical region shrinks and the risk of a Type I error increases.
C)As sample size increases, the critical region expands and the risk of a Type I error decreases.
D)There is no relationship between sample size, the critical region, and the risk of a Type I error.

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The risk of a Type I error is determined by the significance level α, which is constant at .05, and is not directly affected by sample size. The critical region is determined by α and does not change with sample size.

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