When a researcher sets an acceptable significance level a priori,the researcher is determining how much tolerance will be allowed for a ____ error.
A)Type I
B)Type II
C)Type A
D)Type B

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Setting an acceptable significance level a priori helps to control the likelihood of making a Type I error, which is rejecting a true null hypothesis. Therefore, the acceptable significance level determines the maximum level of risk that the researcher is willing to take for making a Type I error.

When a Researcher Sets an Acceptable Significance Level a Priori,the